Okaloosa County Sinks Historic SS United States as Artificial Reef Off Destin

Nov 11, 1:05 PM

The SS United States was deployed 22 miles southwest of Destin on Wednesday, sinking 180 feet below the Gulf surface to become the world's largest artificial reef. County officials planned the project over five years to expand diving tourism, with marine life expected to inhabit the structure within a week.

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WKRG News 5WATCH LIVE: SS United States deployed off Destin coast, becomes world’s largest artificial reef

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