SS United States arrives in Alabama to become world’s largest artificial reef
After being docked in Philadelphia for nearly three decades, the SS United States — once the world’s fastest ocean liner — has arrived in Mobile, AL., ahead of schedule to be prepared to be turned into an artificial reef.
The SS United States has, perhaps, shown why it was once the fastest ocean liner in the world as the rusted ship — long a fixture of the Delaware River waterfront in South Philadelphia — has ended its final voyage two days ahead of schedule.
After nearly 30 years, the historic SS United States departed Philadelphia on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, to begin a 1,800-mile journey to Mobile, Alabama, where it will be prepared to become an artificial reef.
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