Okaloosa County plans to sink the SS United States about 22 nautical miles southwest of Destin-Fort Walton Beach during the second week of November. The timing depends on weather and could change.
The SS United States is getting closer to its new role as the world's largest artificial reef. Okaloosa County says the ship will be deployed in the Gulf about 22 nautical miles southwest of Destin-Fort Walton Beach during the second week of November 2026.
The deployment depends on weather, and the county says dates may shift.
The Board of County Commissioners is coordinating with safety and security partners on the operation. The county calls the project a one-of-a-kind resource for both the environment and the local tourism industry.
More deployment details are expected in the coming weeks.
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Written and reported by Emerald Coast Connected.