When will the SS United States be sunk? November date set to turn ship into world's largest artificial reef - Pennsylvania News Beep

DESTIN-FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (WPVI) — The S.S. United States is now one step closer to becoming the world’s largest artificial reef.

Officials have now set a date to sink the ship off the Gulf Coast of Florida.

Leaders in Okaloosa County, Florida, say the vessel will be deployed about 22 NM southwest of Destin-Fort Walton Beach, the second week of November 2026.

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“This is an exciting move forward to create a one-of-a-kind resource for the environment and for our tourism industry,” officials said.

The ship has been undergoing remediation since it was towed from Philadelphia’s Delaware Riverfront last year.

More details on the deployment are expected to be released in the coming weeks.

When will the SS United States be sunk? November date set to turn ship into world’s largest artificial reef