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What Engines Are In The SS United States?
Curious about the SS United States' engines? Learn what powered this legendary ocean liner and how it broke speed records.
GALLERY: An inside look at the SS United States before it's sunk in Northwest Florida
MOBILE, Ala. (WEAR) — For the first time since it docked in Mobile, WPEC got an exclusive look onboard the SS United States before it is sunk off the coast of Okaloosa County. From the outside, the SS ...
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The SS United States, a former South Philly staple now by Florida’s coast, will soon be the world’s largest artificial reef
“There’s a lot of nasties on vessels that were built back in the ’50s,” Okaloosa County coastal resource manager Alex Fogg said. “Basically, when it’s ready to be deployed, it will be a steel and ...
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The SS United States is a piece of maritime history. Now it’s becoming an artificial reef
“There’s a lot of nasties on vessels that were built back in the '50s," Okaloosa County coastal resource manager Alex Fogg said. “Basically, when it’s ready to be deployed, it will be a steel and ...
Florida dive sites battle over historic ocean liner's final resting place
A historic ocean liner built in Newport News will become the world's largest artificial reef once it reaches its final resting place off Florida's Gulf Coast.
SS United States to be sunk despite bid to save ship
The SS United States owner has provided an update after a last gasp bid by campaigners to save the historic ship.
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Questions continue about SS United States' exact resting place as world's largest artificial reef
ALSO SEE: Ship sinking expert explains how the SS United States will be prepped for its underwater grave "There's a lot of nasties on vessels that were built back in the '50s," Okaloosa County ...