SS United States To Become World Largest Artificial Reef Off Florida Coast

By Mrigakshi Dixit · Interesting Engineering · 2026-10-26

SS United States To Become World Largest Artificial Reef Off Florida Coast

Okaloosa County officials intend to scuttle the historic SS United States in the Gulf of Mexico this November, transforming the retired ocean liner into a massive underwater habitat. Interesting Engineering reports that the 990-foot vessel will rest 22 nautical miles from Destin,

Okaloosa County officials intend to scuttle the historic SS United States in the Gulf of Mexico this November, transforming the retired ocean liner into a massive underwater habitat. Interesting Engineering reports that the 990-foot vessel will rest 22 nautical miles from Destin,