The conservancy that oversees a storied but aging ocean liner and its landlord have resolved a years-old rent dispute that will clear the way for a Florida county to turn the historic ship into the world’s largest artificial reef.
The SS United States Conservancy has transferred the title of the SS United States to Okaloosa County and preparations are already underway to move the ship.
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.
In the conclusion of a years-long legal battle, the SS United States will officially leave Pier 82 in South Philly for Florida, where it will become an artificial reef.
