### [2026-11-11](/feed/2026/11/11/index.md)

##### American
# The American ocean liner SS States is sunk off the coast of Destin–Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States, to become the world's largest artificial reef. 




### Sources:

1. [Pensacola News Journal](https://www.pnj.com/story/news/local/escambia-county/2026/11/11/ss-united-states-sinking-nov-11-timeline-and-where-to-watch/92713208007/)
2. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/famed-ship-heads-afterlife-artificial-reef-deliberate-sinking-off-florida-2026-11-12/)

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