The World’s Largest Artificial Reef coming to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Fall of 2025

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. Follow this historic ship as she journeys from Philadelphia, PA to Mobile, AL, to her final home – The Gulf of Mexico via Destin-Fort Walton Beach shores.

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 to help fund this $10 million project, expected to be completed in Fall 2025. If you are interested, please contact [email protected].