SS United States se convierte en el mayor arrecife artificial del Golfo

SS United States se convierte en el mayor arrecife artificial del Golfo

Según Newser, buzos han comenzado a explorar el hundido SS United States, que descansa a unos 55 metros de profundidad frente a Destin, Florida, formando el mayor arrecife artificial del Golfo de México. El buque de 990 pies de eslora, construido en 1951, fue intencionalmente inundado y hundido en la costa del condado de Okaloosa después de que fracasara el plan de convertirlo en museo y se rechazaran los desafíos legales. El arrecife, parte de un proyecto de 13,5 millones de dólares, se espera que proporcione hábitat para la vida marina y atraiga a buzos recreativos y técnicos.

Actores

SS United States SS United States Conservancy Okaloosa County

Ubicaciones

Florida Panhandle, Florida, United States Pensacola, Florida, United States Port St. Joe, Florida, United States Okaloosa County, Florida, United States Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Mobile, Alabama, United States

Artículos

13 de noviembre de 2026
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Divers Capture First Look at Sunken Ocean Liner
Divers Capture First Look at Sunken Ocean Liner

Newser • 13 de nov 19:20

Divers have begun exploring the SS United States, which was scuttled at a depth of 180 feet off Destin, Florida, as part of a $13.5 million artificial-reef project.

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12 de noviembre de 2026
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SS United States sinks after delays, lands upright in Gulf
SS United States sinks after delays, lands upright in Gulf

Pensacola News Journal • 12 de nov 22:30

The 990-foot liner settled on the Gulf floor after a delayed sinking on Nov. 11, creating the largest artificial reef and drawing mixed reactions from preservationists and the local tourism industry.

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The SS United States is being sunk on purpose off the coast of Florida : NPR
The SS United States is being sunk on purpose off the coast of Florida : NPR

NPR • 12 de nov 16:20

The retired ocean liner SS United States was deliberately scuttled off Florida's Gulf Coast to create an artificial reef, with divers and marine life expected to benefit.

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SS United States completes final voyage, sinks to Gulf floor to become artificial reef
SS United States completes final voyage, sinks to Gulf floor to become artificial reef

ABC7 Los Angeles • 12 de nov 03:56

The former ocean liner SS United States was deliberately scuttled off the Florida Panhandle on Wednesday, creating a new artificial reef intended to attract divers and marine life.

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SS United States updates: Ship completes final voyage, sinks to gulf floor to become artificial reef
SS United States updates: Ship completes final voyage, sinks to gulf floor to become artificial reef

ABC7 New York • 12 de nov 03:23

The iconic ocean liner SS United States started its descent off Destin, Florida, where officials plan to turn it into a large artificial reef, though the ship remained afloat longer than expected.

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SS United States sunk to become world's largest artificial reef : NPR
SS United States sunk to become world's largest artificial reef : NPR

NPR • 12 de nov 03:10

The 1951 ocean liner SS United States was deliberately sunk off Okaloosa County, Florida, creating a new artificial reef expected to boost tourism and marine habitat.

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11 de noviembre de 2026
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Famed ship SS United States to be sunk off coast of Florida
Famed ship SS United States to be sunk off coast of Florida

BBC • 11 de nov 18:42

The former transatlantic liner SS United States will be sunk off Destin, Florida, to serve as an artificial reef after plans to preserve it as a museum failed.

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SS United States live updates: How to watch intentional sinking of historic vessel off Florida coast
SS United States live updates: How to watch intentional sinking of historic vessel off Florida coast

6abc Philadelphia • 11 de nov 18:27

The SS United States will be deliberately scuttled Wednesday off Florida's Panhandle to create a large artificial reef, after legal challenges were rejected.

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Scuba divers eagerly await submersion of SS United States
Scuba divers eagerly await submersion of SS United States

USA Today • 11 de nov 11:40

The historic ocean liner SS United States was deliberately flooded and sunk in the Gulf, creating the deepest artificial reef and a new dive destination for recreational and technical scuba divers.

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8 de noviembre de 2026
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The SS United States and her final destination
The SS United States and her final destination

CBS News • 8 de nov 14:34

The former record-breaking ocean liner will be sunk off the Florida coast after a $1 million purchase and $13 million cleanup, creating a massive artificial reef.

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Sunk ocean liner to become the world’s largest artificial reef
Sunk ocean liner to become the world’s largest artificial reef

CNN • 8 de nov 10:30

The former ocean liner SS United States will be sunk off the Florida panhandle to create the largest artificial reef on the state's Shipwreck Trail, offering new habitat for marine life and a dive attraction.

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