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Iconic SS United States sunk to become world's largest artificial reef

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The SS United States, once the largest and fastest passenger ship built in America, has been intentionally sunk in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida. This event marks the transformation of the 75-year-old vessel into the world's largest artificial reef. The sinking followed a year-long preparation process, culminating in the ship settling into the sea after being towed out for its final voyage. AI

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Iconic SS United States sunk to become world's largest artificial reef

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Famed ocean liner sunk to become world’s biggest artificial reef

    Famed ocean liner ⁠SS United States, the largest passenger ship ever built in America and the world’s fastest, headed for the sea floor near Florida on Wednesday in a deliberate sinking designed to transform the vessel into the world’s biggest artificial reef. The finale to a yea…

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