The world-famous SS United States will be deployed as an artificial reef in late 2026, becoming the world's largest artificial reef. The massive ship measures 990 feet (302 meters) in length, but just 101 feet (30.8 meters) in width, so she could fit through the Panama Canal. The luxury liner was built in 1952 and quickly gained a reputation for her speed, strength, and craftsmanship. She held the transatlantic speed record until she retired from active service in 1969. After decades spent tied to the dock in the Delaware River in Philadelphia, she has found new life as an artificial reef–a land-based museum will continue to tell her story. The artificial reef will be deployed offshore at a depth of 180 feet (55 meters). However, given the extraordinary size of the ship, the upper reaches of the artificial reef will sit at a depth of just 57 feet (17.5 meters), making large portions of the vessel accessible to divers of all experience levels. The two iconic funnels and the radar mast were removed when the ship was being cleaned and prepared for deployment to avoid interfering with marine navigation. The rendering depicted here shows the vessel as she might appear when eventually deployed, and includes ghosted versions of her funnels and radar mast to show that iconic profile.