Transatlantic is sunk off the coast of Florida to create the world's largest artificial reef
American ocean liner, larger than the Titanic, was submerged 40 km from Destin to create an underwater tourist destination
Quick Look
- The ocean liner SS United States, larger than the Titanic and with more than 800 voyages in the 1950s and 1960s, was sunk on Wednesday (11) off the coast of Florida to become the largest artificial reef in the world.
- The 1,000-foot hull will gradually flood approximately 25 miles off Destin in the Gulf of Mexico.
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Why It Matters
The SS United States is an American ocean liner over 300 meters long, about 30 meters longer than the Titanic, which made more than 800 voyages in the 1950s and 1960s.
An American ocean liner, larger than the Titanic and which made more than 800 voyages in the 1950s and 1960s, was sunk this Wednesday (11) off the coast of Florida to become the "largest artificial reef in the world" and a tourist destination.
The hull of the SS United States, more than 300 meters long - about 30 meters longer than the Titanic -, is expected to be gradually flooded until it sinks in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico, approximately 40 km from Destin, on the northwest coast of Florida.
Open Questions
- What organization or entity is behind the sinking project?
- When exactly will the reef be accessible to divers and tourists?
- What environmental measures were taken to prepare the hull before sinking?
