Moment historic SS United States sinks off Florida’s coast

Loading the video USA Video. Moment historic SS United States sinks off Florida’s coast Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 12 November 2026 - 7:48 GMT+1 The historic SS United States, once the world's fastest ocean liner, was deliberately sunk in the Gulf of Mexico off Florida on Wednesday, November 11. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The vessel was taken beneath the water as part of a $13.5 million project to turn it into the world's largest artificial reef, attracting divers and fishing enthusiasts while creating a habitat for marine life. The controlled sinking took several hours, longer than organisers had initially expected. Crews had filled 128 fuel and lubricant tanks with water to help the ship settle evenly on the ocean floor. By around 9 pm, the giant vessel tilted to one side before finally disappearing beneath the surface. Ships sink Florida USA Top stories Now playing Next Moment historic SS United States sinks off Florida’s coast Now playing Next EU plans Doha defence talks to strengthen security ties with Gulf Now playing Next Spain: Clashes erupt in Barcelona after peaceful general strike march Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | November 12th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Spain: 120,000 brave rain to demand affordable housing and better wages Now playing Next France's 11 November ceremonies, tributes by Macron, Le Pen, Mélenchon Now playing Next Is the EU setting the right priorities? MEPs slug it out on The Ring Now playing Next Ukraine-Russia peace talks enter second day with territory in focus Now playing Next EU budget battle erupts as four countries defy Merz over Ukraine aid Now playing Next US Republicans block move to impeach US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth Now playing Next Five EU countries demand UK pays for electricity market access Now playing Next Abu Dhabi peace talks end with prisoner exchange agreement Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | November 11th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next Portugal closes all schools and non-essential services over Storm Charles Now playing Next We should 'salute' Ukraine for military campaign against Russian diesel infrastructure Now playing Next How ancient nomadic survival skills became global sporting events ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT USA Trump’s defamation lawsuit against the BBC over Panorama edit can proceed, judge rules USA US Republicans block efforts to impeach US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth over Iran war World News Pope Leo XIV draws huge crowds in Córdoba after record Buenos Aires mass Qatar Qatar sees 'progress' in US-Iran talks after White House meeting Grand Voyager Exploring Uzbekistan’s silk road soul, from Tashkent metro to Samarkand No Comment Storm Charles: Heavy rain and strong winds batter Portugal Euronews Tech Talks Has Europe managed to attract researchers escaping US academia under Trump? | Euronews Tech Talks Talks Europe News Abu Dhabi peace talks end with prisoner exchange agreement as US envoys prepare to meet Putin Culture news Princess Diana’s iconic ‘Revenge Dress’ goes on display ahead of auction Travel News Santorini seeks year-round tourism by promoting gastronomy, wine and culture No Comment Protesters outside Israel’s Knesset oppose Arab lawmakers, call for new elections Europe News Schools in Italy, Ireland and UK evacuated after hoax bomb threats that also target Meloni ADVERTISEMENT Earth News 'Everything we love is at stake': Greta Thunberg blasts COP climate summits as being full of lobbyists No Comment Ottoman marching band welcomes world leaders to COP31 in Turkey No Comment Art group unveils statue satirising Trump’s military service record Europe News Ukraine-Russia peace talks enter second day with territory and security guarantees in focus Tech News Iran rejects France's 'baseless accusations' on fridge cyberattacks Europe News Men linked to London synagogue attacks charged over UK airbase plot No Comment Iranian women take part in IRGC military training in Tehran Europe Today 'The European Union needs to use its strength,' says MEP Riho Terras on European cybersecurity ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT