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The SS United States sank off Florida to become an artificial reef.
The historic ocean liner sank off Destin, Florida, on Wednesday after a slow submerging process. Officials intend for the ship to become a large artificial reef that attracts marine life and divers.
What the reports agree on
- The vessel was the SS United States. Guardian World, ABC News, BBC Top Stories
- The ship sank off Florida on Wednesday. Guardian World, ABC News, BBC Top Stories
- The ship was sunk to become an artificial reef. Guardian World, ABC News, BBC Top Stories
- The liner had carried passengers across the Atlantic and was retired in 1969. Guardian World, BBC Top Stories
Reported by one outlet
- The ship sank around 10 p.m. at a site about 180 feet deep, with its upper decks about 55 feet below the surface. Guardian World
- The ship sank on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. ABC News
- A land-based museum about the ship’s history is planned. BBC Top Stories
The original reports
- ABC News WATCH: Historic ocean liner sunk to become artificial reef
- BBC Top Stories Watch: Moment historic ship sinks off the coast of Florida
- Guardian World Historic US ocean liner sinks near Florida to become world’s largest artificial reef
- BBC Top Stories Famed ship SS United States to be sunk off coast of Florida