Recalling the S.S. United States as It Becomes a Florida Reef

First reported by New York Times at Wed 12:14 PM · 3 outlets in all

1. Guardian51mHistoric US ocean liner sinks near Florida to become world’s largest artificial reefSS United States, which set transatlantic speed record during maiden voyage in 1952, is sunk off coast of DestinThe historic SS United States has reached the end of its journey at sea, sinking Wednesday off the coast of Destin, Florida, where it will begin a new life underwater as an artificial reef.The nearly 1,000ft American-made vessel, once the fastest ocean liner in the world, was launched in 1952 and made history by setting a transatlantic speed record during its maiden voyage. The ship carried thousands of passengers across the Atlantic over 17 years of operation before being retired…
2. CBS News3hSS United States sinks, will become world's largest artificial reefThe 1,000-foot-long SS United States was sent to the bottom of the ocean in a controlled, explosive-free sinking that is taking place about 20 nautical miles off the Gulf Coast of Florida.
3. New York Times(subscription required)9hRecalling the S.S. United States as It Becomes a Florida ReefA New York Times editor has had a lifelong connection to the S.S. United States, which is becoming an artificial reef off the Florida coast.