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Big ships turned into artificial reefs like SS United States? SW Florida has warship in Gulf
SS United States to be stripped, prepared for sinking off Florida's Gulf coast
Crews will spend about six months cleaning the 1,000-foot vessel and removing hazardous materials as they prepare it to eventually be sunk off Florida's Gulf coast.
SS United States floats along Florida coast headed to Alabama, attracting curious onlookers
The ocean liner left Philly last week as preparations begin to turn the vessel into the world's largest artificial reef.
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FOX 29 Philadelphia on MSNSS United States spotted in South Florida week after leaving PhiladelphiaThe SS United States sat in South Philadelphia for 30 years before finally leaving its dock after several setbacks and weather delays. Tug boats moved the ship from its pier into the river, where it waited for the changing tides to carry it further down the river, and into the Atlantic Ocean.
The S.S. United States will eventually be an artificial reef off Okaloosa County to boost diving tourism. The historic, aging ocean liner that a Florida county plans to turn into the world’s largest artificial reef has completed the first leg of its final voyage.
Soft-pretzel chain Philly Pretzel Factory is partnering with former PepsiCo executive Derek Lewis to develop multiple locations in Central Florida. Read: Silver Airways quits Orlando, cancels all flights Though the first site has yet to be selected,
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Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates' Spring Training Game Canceled Due to WeatherThe Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Pirates won't be facing off at BayCare Ballpark on Monday as originally planned due to continued rain in the forecast.
The SS United States, a 1,000-foot vessel that shattered the transatlantic speed record in 1952, arrived early Monday in Mobile, where it will be prepped for sinking off Florida's Okaloosa County.
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