Okaloosa County Sets Date for SS United States Sinking

Okaloosa County has set a date for the deployment of the SS United States, which is currently being turned into the world’s largest artificial reef.

According to a press release, the former ocean liner will sail on its final voyage in the second week of November 2026.

The 1952-built ship will then be deployed about 22 nautical miles southwest of Destin-Fort Walton Beach, as part of an assisted sinking operation.

In an update issued earlier this month, the county said the timeline is dependent on weather and final dates may change. More details on the deployment are set to be released in the coming weeks.

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