How to watch and celebrate the sinking of the historic SS United States

How to watch and celebrate the sinking of the historic SS United States

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP)- The time has come, and divers, anglers, and marine life will soon be able to enjoy the world’s largest artificial reef right here in the Panhandle.

On Nov. 12 the SS United States will make its final descent as it transitions to its new home located, weather permitting, about 22 nautical miles (41 kilometers) southwest of Destin.

Events honoring the historic ocean liner, begin Wednesday, Nov. 11, with a public sendoff ceremony ahead of the scheduled Nov. 12 deployment, weather permitting.

- Sendoff Ceremony (Nov. 11): A free public celebration with light refreshments will take place at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center.

- Virtual Watch Party (Nov. 12): AJ’s Seafood and Oyster Bar in Destin will host a live viewing party starting at 9 a.m. on deployment day, featuring a live video feed on its outdoor big screen. The stream will also be available online prior to deployment at

thessus.com. - On-the-Water Viewing (Nov. 12): Deployment operations begin at 10 a.m. about 22 nautical miles southwest of Destin-Fort Walton Beach (30° 07.148′...