The SS United States is scheduled to be sunk off Florida’s Gulf Coast during the second week of November 2026, as part of a plan to turn the historic ocean liner into what officials describe as the world’s largest artificial reef. Okaloosa County officials say the ship will be deployed about 22 nautical miles southwest of Destin-Fort Walton Beach. They called the project a potential resource for both the environment and local tourism. More details about the sinking are expected in the coming weeks. The vessel, once a fixture on Philadelphia’s Delaware River waterfront, was towed away from the city last year. It has since been undergoing remediation and preparation for its planned underwater placement. The sinking date marks a significant step in the ship’s transition from a historic passenger liner to an offshore reef. The precise deployment date has not been announced.