The storied ocean liner SS United States arrived in Mobile, Alabama. The 1,000-foot vessel that shattered the transatlantic speed record on its maiden voyage in 1952 was towed to Mobile for preparation work before it will eventually be sunk off Florida to become an artificial reef.

The SS United States is still on the move. We are continuing to track the massive ship as it makes its voyage to Mobile, Alabama. The historic vessel left the Delaware River in South Philadelphia last week,

The SS United States is expected to arrive in Mobile, Alabama, sometime Monday. The next step? Off the coast of Destin, where it will be turned into an artificial reef.

The storied ocean liner SS United States arrived in Mobile, Alabama. The 1,000-foot vessel that shattered the transatlantic speed record on its maiden voyage in 1952 was towed to Mobile for preparation work before it will eventually be sunk off Florida to become an artificial reef.

Photos of the SS United States being pulled by a 140-foot tugboat prompted many to ask how the move was even possible.

Once-fastest transatlantic ship arrives for six-month preparation before final destination as artificial reef in Florida.

Here is a portion of a release from myokaloosa.com

Crews will spend about six months cleaning the 1,000-foot vessel and removing hazardous materials as they prepare it to eventually be sunk off Florida's Gulf coast.