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Smithsonian Magazine: The Historic S.S. ‘United States,’ the Fastest Liner to Cross the Atlantic, Is Heading to a Watery Grave
February 15, 2025
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Smithsonian Magazine: The Historic S.S. ‘United States,’ the Fastest Liner to Cross the Atlantic, Is Heading to a Watery Grave
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February 15, 2025
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Smithsonian Magazine: The Historic S.S. ‘United States,’ the Fastest Liner to Cross the Atlantic, Is Heading to a Watery Grave

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February 15, 2025
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The S.S. United States, the fastest liner ever to cross the Atlantic, has been moored in Philadelphia for nearly three decades. Eventually, officials plan to deliberately sink the vessel off the coast of Florida, where it will become the world’s largest artificial reef—a fate that’s been delayed once again.

CLICK HERE to read the full story from Smithsonian Magazine.

Source:https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/the-historic-ss-united-states-the-fastest-liner-to-cross-the-atlantic-is-heading-to-a-watery-grave-180986059/

Tagged: Okaloosa County, Artificial Reef

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