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Former record-holding ocean liner SS United States sunk off Florida to form artificial reef

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The SS United States, formerly the fastest passenger ship in the world, has been deliberately sunk in the Gulf of Mexico. The operation was designed to create what is intended to be the largest artificial reef in the world to support marine life. Safety precautions meant the sinking took longer than originally expected. The wreck now lies roughly 180 feet below the surface and is expected to attract divers. The ship's preservation as a reef followed earlier unsuccessful attempts to find a commercial use for the vessel.

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Former record-holding ocean liner SS United States sunk off Florida to form artificial reef · ShortSingh