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Authorities in Okaloosa County expect the vessel to be submerged during the second week of November, although the schedule could change depending on weather conditions.
News United States » Florida » Life: The SS United States, one of America’s most iconic ocean liners, is saying goodbye
After decades of history, record-breaking achievements and failed preservation efforts, the legendary vessel is preparing for its final voyage. Its next destination will mark the end of an era in ...
News United States » Florida » Life: The SS United States Sets A Date For Its Final Mission At Sea
The SS United States will be towed to sea and sunk sometime during the second week of November 2026, weather permitting.
News United States » Florida » Life: The SS United States is set to be sunk in mid-November
Nearly a year after last-minute efforts to save the ship and two years since it departed Philadelphia waters, the SS United States is about to set sail on its final voyage. The 990-foot retired ocean ...
News United States » Florida » Life: SS United States to become world's largest artificial reef off Florida in 2026 after departing Philadelphia
A historic ocean liner will become the world's largest artificial reef after it's sunk off Florida's Gulf Coast early next year. Okaloosa County officials announced Tuesday that they expect to sink ...
News United States » Florida » Life: SS United States gets sinking date after years-long battle
SS United States finally learns when it will be sent to the bottom of the sea after years-long fight - The retired ocean liner previously spent nearly 30 years deteriorating at Philadelphia’s Pier 82 ...
News United States » Florida » Life: SS United States to Be Sunk Off Florida Coast in November 2026
The historic SS United States ocean liner is scheduled to be sunk off Destin-Fort Walton Beach in November 2026, creating what officials expect to become the world's largest artificial reef.
News United States » Florida » Life: When will SS United States be sunk off Florida and can you watch? What to know
Parts continue to be removed from the SS United States from its location in Mobile, Alabama. The ship will be sunk, possibly late this year, off Destin, Florida. Will you be able to watch the sinking?