Historic US ocean liner sinks near Florida to become world’s largest artificial reef
SS United States, which set transatlantic speed record during maiden voyage in 1952, is sunk off coast of Destin
TL;DR
- The historic SS United States, once the fastest ocean liner, has sunk off the coast of Destin, Florida.
- It will serve as the world's largest artificial reef, resting at a depth of 180ft.
- The ship, launched in 1952, set a transatlantic speed record on its maiden voyage and operated for 17 years.
- Florida's Okaloosa county purchased the ship for $1 million to create a habitat for marine life.
- The conservancy president noted the ship will remain intact and become a vibrant marine habitat.