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SS United States to be sunk as a reef
« on: Oct 08, 2024, 10:44 PM »
Well it appears to be the end of the line for the SSUS.

https://midbaynews.com/post/elected-officials-vote-to-buy-sink-ss-united-states-and-create-worlds-largest-artificial-reef-near-destin

I just hope Dubai don't get any ideas.... They have lovely warm waters for diving!
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Re: SS United States to be sunk as a reef
« Reply #1 on: Oct 08, 2024, 10:45 PM »
Oh.


No.  :( >:(
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Online Chris Thompson

Re: SS United States to be sunk as a reef
« Reply #2 on: Oct 12, 2024, 10:28 PM »
Found this on the FB Ship Breaking group.
She is being prepared for moving.
Anchors being removed.

Photos from Facebook Ship Breaking group Eren Topcu
https://www.facebook.com/groups/6884293942
« Last Edit: Oct 14, 2024, 12:08 PM by Isabelle Prondzynski »
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Re: SS United States to be sunk as a reef
« Reply #3 on: Oct 13, 2024, 10:30 PM »
It would be kinda nice if they removed the iconic funnels and her lettering and it them somewhere. But its still a sad end   
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