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The sinking of the SS United States, the world's fastest ocean liner

CBS News November 11, 2026 2 views
The sinking of the SS United States, the world's fastest ocean liner

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The SS United States shattered records as the world's fastest ocean liner. Now, she'll break a new record, sinking off the coast of Florida to become the world's largest artificial reef. CBS News' Jared Ochacher shares the story of this historic American ship, from her glory days as a midcentury marvel to efforts to save her — and her future as an ecotourism site.

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