World’s fastest ocean liner sinks off Florida
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 3:02 PM · 1 min read
One of America’s most famous ocean liners has made its final trip, and this one went straight to the bottom. The historic SS United States was deliberately sunk Wednesday off Florida’s Gulf Coast to become the world’s largest artificial reef, according to AP.