In fight to prevent reefing of SS United States, environmentalists warn ship is coated in hazardous chemicals Activist Erin Brockovich joins scientists and others calling for caution as Okaloosa County aims to sink the vessel in April.

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to think the day you left was already a year ago. to think so many lasts with you was a year ago. though even when you're gone, your memory will still live on.
godspeed, big u. godspeed.
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On #ThisDayInHistory in 2025, #SSUnitedStates left her long-time berth in Philadelphia for a watery grave in Florida. Transit to a cleaning site took two weeks, where she was decontaminated before being scuttled as an artificial reef. A sad end, but much better than the breakers.

SS United States Projected for Spring 2026 Move and Sinking, But Opposition Isn't Slowing Down The SS United States was acquired by Okaloosa County more than a year ago, and while it plans to sink the ship, not all is on board.

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SS United States Projected for Spring 2026 Move and Sinking, But Opposition Isn’t Slowing Down.

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Lighthouse and harbor in Long Beach, California. #lighthouse #california #longbeach #harbor #ssunitedstates

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it's been a year since i last saw her at her pier. her lack of a presence still kinda stings, regardless of what her final voyage could have entailed...
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It’s gonna sink just like the country is.. #SSUnitedStates

Final resting place set for the historic SS United States to become an artificial reef off Florida A historic ocean liner will become the world's largest artificial reef after it's sunk off Florida's Gulf Coast early next year.

Wow! Never a more perfect metaphor.
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Final resting place set for the historic SS United States to become an artificial reef off Florida A historic ocean liner will become the world’s largest artificial reef after it’s sunk off Florida’s Gulf Coast early next year.

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"A historic ocean liner will become the world’s largest artificial reef after it’s sunk off Florida’s Gulf Coast early next year."

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Florida will sink the historic SS United States in early 2026, creating the world’s largest artificial reef and a major dive site.

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It’s the SS United States! It’s a shame what will happen to her soon…

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Sinking of SS United States to be livestreamed using drones and underwater cameras The historic ship will be sunk off the Florida panhandle by the end of the year, but no date has been set.

Sinking of SS United States to be live-streamed using drones and underwater cameras.
The historic ship will be sunk off the Florida panhandle by the end of the year, but no date has been set.

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Historic SS United States' Final Voyage to Be Live-Streamed Okaloosa County has greenlit a documentary for the SS United States tow-out from Mobile and underwater reefing in the Gulf of Mexico.

Historic SS United States’ Final Voyage to Be Live-Streamed. www.cruisehive.com/historic-ss-... #cruise #cruises #cruisenews #travelnews #cruisehive #ssunitedstates

you know what's better than two SSUS gijinkas?
three SSUS gijinkas!
(the human SSUSes owned by smolnoodlekitty and @thegreatjaxie.bsky.social!)
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I was in Philadelphia today with my drone, and I swung by the IKEA just for old times' sake. It just doesn't feel the same without the Big U here. #ssunitedstates #philadelphia #missingyou #justdoesntfeelthesame

Group Pushes on Last-Ditch Effort to Save Iconic US Ocean Liner. www.cruisehive.com/group-pushes... #cruise #cruises #cruisenews #travelnews #cruisehive #ssunitedstates

Another milestone in SS United States stripping ahead of becoming artificial reef MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Friday marked another milestone in the stripping of hazardous material from the SS United States ahead of it becoming an artificial reef in Okaloosa County. According to an Okaloosa County news release, the aft funnel, located towards the rear of the ship, was removed. This comes after the forward funnel was [...]

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the closer we've got, the more i've come to terms that your fate is set in stone. and i think i'm ready to finally let go.
rest easy, old friend. we'll miss you.
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SS United States being dismantled and is planned as an artificial reef
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SS United States - the last American built cruise ship, leaves Philadelphia on its final journey to oblivion
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First Funnel Removed from SS United States for Museum Restoration. www.cruisehive.com/first-funnel... #cruise #cruises #cruisenews #travelnews #cruisehive #ssunitedstates

Mobile to bid 'iconic' ship farewell OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The SS United States Conservancy is in the early design phase of a land-based museum to display artifacts and showcase the history of the SS United States. The museum's exact location has not yet been decided, though renderings have begun based on dimensions of potential property in partnership with Okaloosa County. [...]

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On this date 73 years ago, a very important crossing began, both historic and personal... #booksky #bookstagram #booktok #bookish #classichollywood #ssunitedstates #lgbtqreads

A reminder: pride month may be ending, but that doesn't diminish your existence in the slightest
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tasting the rainbow with these lovely ladies this no kings day >:3
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another pic with @thegreatjaxie.bsky.social's and my Unitys, though something seems a little odd about this one. different makeup? new hairdos?
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📢 Our first video is LIVE on The Gibbs Legacy Official's YouTube! Watch & Listen to our press release: "Why Saving SS United States & Oceans Matter." Hear our stance on the current situation. ▶️ [https://youtu.be/ZgjNTDhUeLU] #SSUnitedStates #GibbsLegacy #SaveOurShip #OceanConservation

Honoring the legacy of Captain Leroy J. Alexanderson, last acting captain of the SS United States. These photos, courtesy of our partner @kalebschultz.bsky.social, capture history, paying tribute to his service and the crew who brought our nation's maritime pride to life. #SSUnitedStates #History