SS United States to Become Reef on Veterans Day
AI illustrationThe SS United States will be sunk off Destin, Florida on Veterans Day, November 11, 2026, to form the world's largest artificial reef. The 990-foot ocean liner's deployment was originally set for November 12, but organizers moved the date forward after forecasters predicted strong winds.
A preservation group had sought a court injunction to stop the sinking. A federal judge denied the request.
The ship will rest in the Gulf of Mexico.
SS United States to Become Reef on Veterans Day
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