04 March 2025
SS United States Arrives in Mobile Ahead of Becoming Artificial Reef
The SS United States completed a major step towards becoming the largest artificial reef in the world as the ship arrived in Mobile, Alabama on Monday, completing an 1,800-nautical mile journey from Philadelphia.
The 1952-built vessel is now set to undergo preparation work before being submerged into the Gulf of Mexico to become the world’s largest artificial reef for Okaloosa County and Destin-Fort Walton Beach.
“We are proud to continue the story of this historic vessel as an artificial reef along with the land-based museum,” said Okaloosa County Board Chairman Paul Mixon.