The SS United States will be sunk off the Florida coast to form the world's largest artificial reef. This historic ocean liner will create a massive underwater habitat for marine life and a dive site for researchers. The ship will sit on the sea floor as a new underwater structure.
The sinking will be streamed live by The Guardian, PBS and The Washington Post. The project aims to restore marine ecosystems off the coast of Florida. The item was published on 11 November 2026.
“The item was published on 11 November 2026,” — Priya Delgado, research director at Shipley Cliff Solutions, told our newsroom.
Nov 12 — The SS United States will be sunk off the Florida coast to form the world's largest artificial reef....
Nov 12 — The item was published on 11 November 2026....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 11. The Shipley Cliff Solutions desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Monday, Nov 16.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Shipley Cliff Solutions desk and last updated 04:04 UTC.
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