USS United States sunk as an artificial reef today (11-11-26)

I almost wish I had detoured to go see her when I had the chance, but I’d rather see her in her prime than all rusted and falling apart. At least they got something of value out of her demise vs. just being dissected for scrap.

It’s interesting how they’re removing the tanks from inside the ship and cutting holes in her deck to get her to sink. It makes sense since they’re not allowed to blow up the ship at all.

Boo hoo!
I was on that ship in the late 1950s, when my great-aunt was going to England on her. Back then you could visit passengers on board before the ship left.
I vaguely remember a big ship, a small cabin, and luxury.