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Divers explore the scuttled SS United States
The world's fastest ocean liner, once longer than the Titanic, has been intentionally sunk off Florida to create an artificial reef.
In brief
The world's fastest ocean liner, once longer than the Titanic, has been intentionally sunk off Florida to create an artificial reef. The SS United States, once the world's fastest ship, was intentionally sunk off Florida to become the world's largest artificial ocean reef. Originally reported by BBC News.
Record-breaking ship meets new purpose
The SS United States, once the world's fastest ship and longer than the Titanic, was intentionally sunk off the coast of Florida.
From Philadelphia dock to ocean floor
The ship spent nearly thirty years docked in Philadelphia before being moved to Florida, where it will become a home for sea life.
Activists fought to preserve the liner
Activists unsuccessfully fought for the historic liner, which crossed the Atlantic Ocean hundreds of times, to be preserved as a museum.
At a glance
The SS United States, once the world's fastest ship, was intentionally sunk off Florida to become the world's largest artificial ocean reef.
