This is how they sank the SS United States to become the world's largest artificial coral reef - video

The legendary SS United States ocean liner has been sunk off the coast of Florida to create an artificial reef. Launched in 1952, it set speed records but became obsolete with the rise of air travel and was decommissioned after 17 years. After changing ownership multiple times, it was purchased by Okaloosa County, which aims to benefit from the tourism and fishing opportunities that artificial reefs provide. These reefs are crucial for the ocean ecosystem, especially as rising temperatures threaten coral survival. The county has previously established hundreds of reefs but none as large as the SS United States. A summary video of the sinking process is available, along with a ten-hour recording of the event.