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 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...
Plans to move SS United States from Philly to Gulf of Mexico are …
4 days ago · “Plans to move the SS United States from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Mobile, Alabama, have been delayed due to follow-up details requested by the U.S. Coast Guard to ensure a proper tow...
SS United States headed to Okaloosa County instead of Escambia County
Aug 30, 2024 · Neighboring counties, like Okaloosa County, tap into TDC dollars to fund sinking various boats for their artificial reef programs and attract out-of-town divers and tourists.
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...
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 to acquire SS United States for world’s largest ...
Aug 30, 2024 · Okaloosa County has signed an agreement to purchase the SS United States, the historic ocean liner that holds the record for the fastest Atlantic crossing, with plans to create the world’s largest artificial reef off the coast of Destin-Fort Walton Beach.
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 ...
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.
Okaloosa County approves purchase of SS United States for …
Oct 1, 2024 · The Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners voted 4-1 Tuesday to approve the purchase of the historic ocean liner SS United States for $1 million, with plans to sink it as an artificial reef off the coast of Destin-Fort Walton Beach.
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