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SS United States to be sunk as world's largest artificial reef

Original: The SS United States is scheduled for sinking to become the world’s largest artificial reef

The historic ocean liner SS United States, once the fastest passenger ship to cross the Atlantic, is scheduled to be sunk off the Florida coast and transformed into the world's largest artificial reef. The project is intended to create a new habitat for marine life and a major attraction for divers, while preserving the legacy of the storied vessel.

Why now: The planned sinking of an iconic piece of American maritime history is a striking environmental and preservation story drawing broad attention.

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The SS United States is scheduled for sinking to become the world’s largest artificial reef · Sun Sentinel

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