The World’s Largest Artificial Reef coming to Destin-Fort Walton Beach!

Once deployed off Destin-Fort Walton Beach, at nearly 1,000-feet long, the SS United States will be a home for a diverse range of marine life and attract divers and anglers from around the world. The purchase of the SS United States will continue the growth of Destin-Fort Walton Beach’s robust artificial reef program, the most active, and one of the largest vessel artificial reef collections in the United States. The County is actively working in close collaboration with the U.S. Coast Guard and other agencies to ensure this magnificent vessel is safely moved which requires multiple planning procedures, approvals, documentation and consideration of the weather and tides. Check back here for updates and follow the SS United States  as she journeys from Philadelphia, PA to her final home – The Gulf of Mexico.

You can check the current position of SS United States on the map: Open map.

In partnership with the SS United States Conservancy, a land-based museum and immersive experience is slated to be developed in Destin-Fort Walton Beach. For more on the SS United States’ history, visit www.ssusc.org.

Partnership Opportunities

Destin-Fort Walton Beach is seeking partners who are looking to be apart of history. If you are interested, please contact [email protected].