Video: SS United States Sinks Off Florida Coast, Set to Become Artificial Reef
Reported by ABC News ·
Liner Put Beneath The Waves
The SS United States was intentionally sunk in the Gulf of Mexico off Florida. The ship was taken underwater as part of a plan to create an artificial reef.
A Ship Larger Than Titanic
The ocean liner is larger than the Titanic. Its size is a defining detail of the vessel as it begins a new role beneath the sea.
Reef Project Sets A Record
The project aims to make the SS United States the world’s largest artificial reef. No additional information about the reef’s completion or future development was provided.
Key points
- The SS United States was intentionally sunk off Florida’s Gulf Coast.
- The ocean liner is larger than the Titanic.
- The vessel was sunk to create an artificial reef.
- The project aims to establish the world’s largest artificial reef.