By Jennifer Rae Vliet, News Editor of The Plain Truth
The SS United States final voyage is set to end one day earlier than planned. Okaloosa County moved the sinking to Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The forecast calls for heavy winds on Thursday. The county plans to sink the ship off the Destin–Fort Walton Beach coast to create an artificial reef. Get The Coast
Before the SS United States final voyage ends
Take a few minutes to watch the history segment below. It tells the story of this American ocean liner and helps explain why I think losing her is such a tragedy.
I’ll be covering her sinking this week for The Plain Truth.
From our archives
Bob’s earlier coverage of the SS United States
