{
  "id": 19598295,
  "title": "Watch: Moment historic ship sinks off the coast of Florida",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/watch-moment-historic-ship-sinks-off-the-coast-of-florida",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T04:24:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC News",
    "slug": "bbc-news",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cm0rkwyynjxlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The historic SS United States, an American-made ocean liner, sank off the coast of Destin, Florida, on Wednesday. The vessel, which was nearly 1,000 feet long, was deployed at approximately 2:40 p.m. ET and began the sinking process shortly before 5 p.m. After being hollowed out with openings in the hull to ensure it sank upright, the ship reached the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico around 10 p.m. It will rest at a depth of approximately 180 feet, with its upper decks sitting about 55 feet below the surface.\n\nThe ship set a transatlantic speed record during its maiden voyage in 1952 and operated for 17 years before being retired in 1969. Before its deployment, the vessel had remained docked in Philadelphia for years while various owners sought to save and restore it.\n\nAccording to BBC News, the SS United States will become the world's largest artificial underwater reef. The Guardian US notes that the site is expected to become a popular destination for divers around the world.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}