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The SS United States is scheduled for sinking to become the world’s largest artificial reef

DESTIN, Fla. (AP) — A historic ocean liner is a step closer to becoming the world’s largest artificial reef.Officials in Florida’s Okaloosa County expect toRead More The historic ocean liner, the SS United States, is set to be sunk off Florida's Okaloosa County in the second week of November to become the world's largest artificial reef. The exact sinking dates could change due to weather conditions. The nearly 1,000-foot (305-meter) vessel, which broke the trans-Atlantic speed record on its maiden voyage in 1952, is expected to generate millions of dollars a year in local tourism spending for scuba shops, charter fishing boats and hotels. Supporters hope that sinking the ship will make it a barnacle-encrusted star among more than 500 artificial reefs and a signature diving attraction.

The SS United States is scheduled for sinking to become the world’s largest artificial reef

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DESTIN, Fla. (AP) — A historic ocean liner is a step closer to becoming the world’s largest artificial reef.

Officials in Florida’s Okaloosa County expect to sink the SS United States off the Gulf Co... [1133 symbols]

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