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Re:SS United States to be sunk as largest artificial reef by adamheath on Tuesday October 27, 2026 @10:12PM (#50268555)
>The ship is expected to rest in approximately 55m (180ft) of water, with her upper decks reaching depths of around 17–18m (55–60ft), making the wreck suitable for recreational and technical divers alike.

It should be very good for both

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Re:SS United States to be sunk as largest artificial reef by Ericson2314 on Tuesday October 27, 2026 @11:21PM (#50268968)
Between 55 feet and 55 meters, how poetic.
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Re:SS United States to be sunk as largest artificial reef by kakacik on Wednesday October 28, 2026 @04:41AM (#50270724)
Or about 33 wash machines or half of a (US) football field
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Re:SS United States to be sunk as largest artificial reef by altacc on Wednesday October 28, 2026 @06:20AM (#50271323)
Are those imperial or metric washing machines?
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Re:SS United States to be sunk as largest artificial reef by ourmandave on Wednesday October 28, 2026 @06:45AM (#50271490)
Ironically, Whirlpool.
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