Plans to move SS United States from Philly to Gulf of Mexico are …
4 days ago · The SS United States looked like it was ready to make its last voyage – from Philadelphia to the Gulf of Mexico. ... Florida’s Okaloosa County, which plans to sink the ship and transform it ...
United States Conservancy announced today that the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners has approved a contingent contract to acquire the SS United States that could see the historic ocean liner converted into the world’s largest artificial reef.
SS United States headed to Okaloosa County instead of Escambia County
Aug 30, 2024 · The ship may have sailed, so to speak, when it comes to Escambia County purchasing the historic ocean liner, SS United States. Okaloosa County signed an agreement to purchase the ship, although...
SS United States headed to Okaloosa to become artificial reef
Nov 7, 2024 · As part of the $10.1 million deal to purchase and prepare to sink the ship as an artificial reef Okaloosa County is partnering with the SS United States Conservancy to develop a...
Okaloosa County wins bid for SS United States and will sink as reef
Oct 1, 2024 · The ship was sought after by both Escambia and Okaloosa counties as an artificial reef, but Okaloosa County and the SS United States Conservancy announced Tuesday that Okaloosa’s...
Okaloosa County sets date for the final voyage of SS United States
5 days ago · The news release also states that Okaloosa County will continue its partnership with the SS United States Conservancy to eventually open a land-based museum to honor the historic vessel in ...
Okaloosa County is one step closer to deploying the world's …
Oct 2, 2024 · Okaloosa County Commissioners approved a contingent contract on Tuesday to purchase the SS United States, with the plans to convert the nearly 1,000-foot-long vessel into the world’s largest artificial reef.
PHL 17: Agreement announced between SS United States and Okaloosa …
Oct 14, 2024 · An agreement has been reached to turn the SS United States into the world’s largest artificial reef. The agreement resolves a years-old rent dispute. Earlier this month, the SS United States Conservancy reached a tentative agreement with Okaloosa County.
Commissioners in Okaloosa County, Florida reflect on SS United States
Dec 19, 2024 · In recent months, the Okaloosa County Commission has been dealing with the fallout of vocal opposition on social media and delays that have kept the SS United States in Philadelphia awaiting a...
Okaloosa County, Florida inks tentative deal to turn SS United States ...
Oct 2, 2024 · PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A historic ocean liner that once ferried immigrants, Hollywood stars, and heads of state may soon find its final resting place at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico, after a...
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