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SS United States

Every Vessel Hunter story on SS United States: 1 story, the latest on 13 November 2026. Newest: "SS United States set for scuttling off Destin as the world's largest artificial reef". Each story links to the ships and ports it names, so a name in the text opens the record behind it.

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OtherNov 13, 2026

SS United States set for scuttling off Destin as the world's largest artificial reef

The SS United States, holder of the transatlantic speed record since 1952, is due to be scuttled off Destin-Fort Walton Beach on 12 November to become the world's largest artificial reef.

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