Historic SS United States to Become World's Largest Artificial Reef

Florida's Okaloosa County approves $10.1 million deal to sink the storied ocean liner, pending court mediation.

The SS United States, once a record-breaking transatlantic passenger liner, is set to be transformed into an artificial reef off the coast of Florida.
Okaloosa County commissioners have allocated $10.1 million for the purchase, transportation, and preparation of the ship.
The ship's conversion into a reef aims to boost local tourism, attracting divers and supporting the fishing industry.
A federal judge ordered the ship to vacate its Philadelphia berth due to a rent dispute, prompting the move.
The process of cleaning and sinking the vessel is expected to take at least 1.5 years, with a museum planned to preserve its legacy.