The SS United States takes its final voyage to the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico

The SS United States, a ship larger than the Titanic, was sunk off the coast of Florida near Destin to create an artificial reef. Fox News reported that video captured the vessel tilting and sinking into the water as divers prepared to explore the wreck. The deliberate sinking was carried out as part of an artificial reef project in the Gulf of Mexico.

• NPR — The SS United States takes its final voyage to the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico
• Fox News — Legendary SS United States sinks beneath waves as divers prepare for first look

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