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AP Joy Wonder Discovery SummaryBrief at 5:20 p.m. EST

Buyers can have names hand-engraved on 5,280 Waterford crystals from last year’s ball as the old designs are replaced.

  • On Wednesday, officials on Florida's Panhandle coast scuttled the historic SS United States about 25 miles southwest of Destin, with the 990-foot vessel now resting on the Gulf floor as the world's largest artificial reef.
  • The $13.5 million project prevents the former technological marvel from becoming scrap metal while attracting divers and fishing enthusiasts. The reef simultaneously creates habitat for tuna, marlin, and swordfish in the Gulf.
  • Once the fastest vessel on the seas, the ship set a speed record on its first voyage in 1952. This historic achievement underscores the vessel's technological significance before its final transition.
  • Located between Panama City and Pensacola, the artificial reef provides a permanent marine destination for the Gulf region. Local coordination ensures the site enhances both recreational and ecological value.
  • The site positions the Gulf as a major destination for marine exploration, transforming a historic liner into a lasting ecological and recreational asset. This preservation secures the vessel's legacy for future generations.
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Master carver to engrave crystals from last year's New Year's Eve ball sold as mementos

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