SS United States scheduled for sinking next month to become works largest artificial reef
Okaloosa County officials in Florida have decided to sink the SS United States off the Florida Gulf Coast in the second week of November. The historic ocean liner is expected to become the world's largest artificial reef, providing an exciting new resource for the environment and the tourism industry. The nearly 1,000-foot vessel shattered the transatlantic speed record on its maiden voyage in 1952 and has been a subject of preservation efforts that ultimately failed due to high costs.
Supporters now hope that sinking the ship will make it a popular diving attraction and generate significant tourism revenue for local businesses.
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