SS United States, a historic ship will be sunk to create an artificial reef

Source: NPR · 08 de novembro de 2026 às 10:40 · 4 h ago

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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Alex Fogg, Natural Resources Chief of Okaloosa County, Florida, about efforts to deliberately sink the SS United States and create an artificial reef in its wreckage.

The report was published on 08 de novembro de 2026 às 10:40 by NPR and is part of the World news coverage.

What other outlets are saying

• The Washington Post: SS United States will be sunk, becoming the world’s largest artificial reef — The Washington Post As this storied ship is sunk to become an artificial reef and scuba spot, it concludes the ocean liner era CNN The SS…
• CBS News: The SS United States and her final destination — CBS News As this storied ship is sunk to become an artificial reef and scuba spot, it concludes the ocean liner era CNN Judge denies…
• 6abc Philadelphia: Judge denies preservation group's request to stop sinking of SS United States

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