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WTKR Hampton Roads: SS United States passes by Hampton Roads on its way to be turned into a reef

The SS United States may have already passed by Hampton Roads on one of its final voyages as it heads to become the world's largest artificial reef.

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13 News Now: Newport News-built SS United States passes by birthplace on final voyage to become the world's largest artificial reef

The historic, aging ocean liner that a Florida county plans to turn into the world's largest artificial reef departed from south Philadelphia's Delaware River waterfront on Wednesday, marking the opening segment of its final voyage.

NewsGuest UserFebruary 21, 2025Hampton Roads, Newport News, Artificial Reef

13 News Now: Fundraiser launched to help relocate historic SS United States ocean liner

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The clock is ticking for an old ocean liner that's looking for a new port city to call home.

Currently at a port in Philadelphia, the SS United States needs a new home after a federal judge ruled that it must leave by September 12. According to the Board of Directors for the SS United States Conservancy Warren Jones, the ruling comes after the landlord significantly increased the rent.

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