Crews prepare to sink the SS United States on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, in the Gulf. The world’s largest ocean liner will soon be the world’s largest artificial reef.

Crews are preparing to sink the SS United States on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, in the Gulf, turning the world’s largest ocean liner into the largest artificial reef. Okaloosa County officials began towing the vessel from Mobile, Alabama, to the sinking site on Monday. The historic ship will be scuttled, marking a new chapter in marine conservation and maritime heritage.