SS United States sunk off Florida Panhandle coast to become world's largest artificial reef

BY MICAH GREEN
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Posted 11/11/26

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The S.S. United States preparing to be sunk 22 nautical miles due south of Destin, Florida, on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026.

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The S.S. United States preparing to be sunk 22 nautical miles due south of Destin, Florida, on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026.

Micah Green / Gulf Coast Media

Posted Thursday, November 12, 2026 12:00 am

BY MICAH GREEN
Chief Digital Officer/Photojournalist
micah@gulfcoastmedia.com

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