SS United States Passenger Liner to be Scuttled to Create World’s Largest Artificial Reef – PHOTO

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The historic passenger liner SS United States will be scuttled off the coast of Florida, United States, to create the world’s largest artificial reef.

Sea-news.az reports citing CBS News, that the scuttling is scheduled for November 12, though the date remains subject to alteration depending on weather conditions.

During its maiden voyage in 1952, the SS United States set a transatlantic speed record, crossing the Atlantic Ocean in 3 days, 10 hours, and 40 minutes at a speed of approximately 67 kilometers per hour. The ocean liner measures nearly 305 meters in length.