# 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.
- Title: Divers explore the scuttled SS United States · BBC News
- Summary: The world's fastest ocean liner, once longer than the Titanic, has been intentionally sunk off Florida to create an artificial reef.
- Keywords: ss united states, artificial reef, florida, ocean liner, marine conservation, BBC News
- Source: BBC News — https://bbc.co.uk/news/videos/ckqx5ryx905qo
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- Topics: ss united states, artificial reef, florida, ocean liner, marine conservation, news, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

The SS United States, once the world's fastest ship, was intentionally sunk off Florida to become the world's largest artificial ocean reef.