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Historic ocean liner off Florida's Gulf Coast will soon be the world's largest artificial reef

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The SS United States is a nearly 1,000-foot ( 305-meter ) vessel that shattered the trans-Atlantic speed record on its maiden voyage in 1952 .

Workers will empty and clean all 120 fuel tanks, as well as remove chemicals, wiring, plastic and glass.

Officials hope to draw tourists and generate millions of dollars annually for scuba shops, charter fishing boats and hotels.

The ship crossed the Atlantic Ocean in three days , 10 hours and 40 minutes , besting the RMS Queen Mary ’s time by 10 hours . To this day , the SS United States holds the trans-Atlantic speed record for an ocean liner..

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