William Francis Gibbs

naval engineer, designer of the Liberty ships (1886-1967)

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Florida to sink former liner SS United States on 12 November as giant artificial reef
Okaloosa County plans to scuttle the former transatlantic liner about 40 kilometres off Destin, if weather allows. The sinking is set for Thursday, 12 November 2026, though a legal challenge from environmental groups could delay it.