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SS United States will be sunk, becoming the world’s largest artificial reef - The Washington Post
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Todd C. Frankel
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The historic SS United States ocean liner is scheduled to be scuttled in the Gulf of Mexico. The vessel will be transformed into the world's largest artificial reef to support marine life.
Why it matters
This marks the end of a significant piece of maritime history while repurposing the structure for environmental conservation.
The SS United States a huge ocean liner that once ferried celebrities is slated to be sunk to the…
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