Tampa Bay
Historic SS United States deliberately sunk off Florida coast
The SS United States, known for its speed and long Atlantic service, was sunk off Florida's coast.
Photo: Ebyabe / CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
The SS United States, a historic ocean liner once recognized as the fastest ship on the seas, was deliberately sunk off the coast of Florida on Wednesday, WFLA reported.
This ship, which is longer than the Titanic and made over 800 crossings of the Atlantic Ocean, has now made its final journey beneath the waters, according to WFLA.
The sinking marks the end of the vessel's long history and presence above the water, concluding its legacy as a significant part of maritime history in the region.
The event took place in the Gulf of Mexico, making it a notable occurrence for Florida and Tampa Bay area maritime observers and historians.
Sources
- WFLA 8: The historic SS United States is sunk after a long goodbye off Florida's coast
- WFLA 8: Historic SS United States is sunk after a long goodbye off Florida's coast
- sun-sentinel.com: The historic SS United States is sunk after a long goodbye off Florida coast – Sun Sentinel
- reflector.com: The historic SS United States is sunk after a long goodbye off Florida coast
- postregister.com: The historic SS United States is sunk after a long goodbye off Florida coast
- nypost.com: Historic SS United States sinks after hours - long goodbye to become artificial reef off Florida coast
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