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This ocean liner was the world’s fastest. It’s being sunk to make the largest artificial reef

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Briefings

The SS United States, a 990-foot ocean liner that set a speed record in 1952, is being scuttled in Destin, Florida, to become the world's largest artificial reef. The $13.5 million project involves towing the ship to the Gulf of Mexico floor between Panama City and Pensacola. This initiative aims to attract divers and fishing enthusiasts while preserving the vessel from becoming scrap metal.

Key points

• The SS United States was the world's fastest on the seas, setting a speed record in 1952.
• The ship is being towed to the Gulf of Mexico floor in Destin, Florida, between Panama City and Pensacola.

Context

This article reports on the scuttling of the SS United States, a historic ocean liner, to create a large artificial reef in Florida. The project involves towing the 990-foot vessel to the Gulf of Mexico floor between Panama City and Pensacola to preserve it from becoming scrap metal.

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The evidence is limited to a single AP news report from 2026. Specific details about the scuttling process, the number of divers or fishing enthusiasts attracted, or the exact depth of the reef are not provided. The article does not contain data on the ship's speed record or the specific date of the scuttling event.

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