Group sues to block sinking of SS United States off Gulf Coast

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The SS United States, once a proud passenger liner, is seen on the Mobile River Oct. 21, 2026. The decommissioned hull has been prepared for sinking as an artificial reef off the Florida Coast. Preparations included the removal of its distinctive smokestacks.

Capt. Tim Mullane of Coleen Marine Inc. talks about plans to dispose of the hull of the SS United States, seen in the background. Plans call for the hull to be sunk off the Florida coast in November.

Two unidentified people wave to a passing boat from inside the hull of the SS United States.

A hatch hangs open on the side of the SS United States on Oct. 21, 2026.

A train passes in the background as the hull of the SS United States spends some of its last days afloat on the Mobile River.

Once a proud name in international travel, the

The hull of the SS United States sits docked on the Mobile River on Oct. 21, 2026, with Mobile's RSA Tower visible in the background near its prow.

A view of the SS United States from astern on Oct. 21, 2026.

A view of the superstructure of the SS United States.

The SS United States, once a proud passenger liner, is seen on the Mobile River Oct. 21, 2026. The decommissioned hull has been prepared for sinking as an artificial reef off the Florida Coast. Preparations included the removal of its distinctive smokestacks.

The hull of the SS United States sits docked on the Mobile River on Oct. 21, 2026, with Mobile's RSA Tower visible in the background near its prow.

A view of the superstructure of the SS United States.

A group that wants to preserve the historic ocean liner SS United States has filed suit in federal court aimed at stopping a Florida county government from sinking it next week.

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