Historic SS United States ocean liner deliberately sunk in Gulf of Mexico
The SS United States, a former record-breaking ocean liner, was intentionally sunk Wednesday in the Gulf of Mexico, where it will serve as the world's largest artificial reef.
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PublishedNovember 12, 2026 at 3:49 AM PST
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