World's fastest ocean liner sunk to become massive artificial reef

After 50+ years of retirement and several failed plans for restoration, the SS United States once the fastest ocean liner in the world, to take on a new life as the world’s largest artificial reef. Her new home off the coast of Destin-Fort Walton Beach will create a thriving habitat for marine life and establish a premier global diving destination. 0:00 Historical context 53:58 Community gathering 1:07:24 Ecological vision 1:11:50 Research and partnership 1:15:27 Regional collaboration 1:18:33 Safety and preparation 1:21:22 Fan engagement 1:25:10 Engineering the sinking 1:32:33 Economic impact 1:40:41 Commemorative mementos 1:45:27 Diving community perspectives 1:49:06 Tourism development 1:56:51 Diving opportunities 1:59:42 Education and outreach 2:02:54 Deployment updates 2:09:27 Economic sustainability 2:16:18 Travel and planning 2:24:52 Final countdown 2:38:34 Deployment progress 2:43:47 Reflecting on legacy 3:29:59 Final sinking stages 5:45:18 Celebrating the new reef Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr Stream more on CNN with an All Access subscription: https://cnn.it/4AZMu54 #navy #reef #News