The historic ocean liner SS United States, once a symbol of American engineering and a vessel that ferried immigrants, Hollywood stars, and heads of state, may soon find its final resting place at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico. Okaloosa County in Florida’s Panhandle has tentatively agreed to sink the ship, turning it into the world’s largest artificial reef.

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Iconic SS United States to become world’s largest artificial reef

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Florida plans to sink the historic SS United States as the world's largest artificial reef, creating a major diving and tourism attraction.

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