6 Action News: SS United States to become world's largest artificial reef after years in Philadelphia
A historic ship that has been docked in Philadelphia for nearly 30 years will soon find a new home in Florida as the world's largest artificial reef.
The SS United States first launched in 1951. It was operational from 1952 to 1969 and was primarily used as a transatlantic passenger line transporting celebrities and dignitaries.
It found its home on Pier 82 in South Philadelphia in 1996.