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S.S. United States to be deployed as artificial reef Nov. 12

| Staff Reporters

Soon to be the largest artificial reef in the world, the S.S. United States will be sunk Thursday, Nov. 12, approximately 22 nautical miles southwest of Destin.

The 990-foot ocean liner will now serve as home for numerous species of marine life, provide a premier diving destination and contribute to the local and regional fishery.

S.S. United States will be deployed Nov. 12 off the coast of Destin. Once deployed, it will be the world’s largest artificial reef.

 

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