The historic SS United States was sunk off the coast of Florida to become an artificial reef.
In 1952, the SS United States was considered a technological marvel. She was 33 meters longer than the Titanic and on her maiden voyage across the Atlantic she set an average speed record of 66 km/h.
In total, during its existence, the SS United States made more than 800 transatlantic crossings, and its passengers were at various times Harry Truman, Dwight Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy and Bill Clinton.
Now the ship has sunk in the Gulf of Mexico between Panama City and Pensacola. Its upper deck will be 18 meters below the surface, making the vessel accessible even to inexperienced divers.
In addition, the artificial reef will provide a new habitat for tuna, marlin, swordfish and other organisms.