OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — Okaloosa County officials have moved up the sinking date for the SS United States.
They say due to forecast heavy winds and unsafe conditions on Thursday, they have moved plans to Wednesday.
“Safety is always a top priority in Okaloosa County,” said Okaloosa County Board Chairman Trey Goodwin. “There is simply no reason to take an unnecessary risk when adjusting the schedule will allow us to carry out this historic deployment safely and smoothly.”
“While the weather may have changed our plans, it has given this historic occasion an especially meaningful date,” he said. “On Veterans Day, as we honor the men and women who served our nation, we will also honor the legacy of the SS United States, a magnificent ship that proudly bears the name of the country they so bravely defended.”
The nearly 1,000 ft. ocean liner left Mobile Monday morning.
Deployment of the world’s largest artificial reef will now begin at 11 a.m. on Wednesday.
It will be about 22 nautical miles southwest of Destin.
A live viewing party will be held at AJ’s Seafood and Oyster Bar in Destin at noon. A live feed will be viewable on the large outdoor screen.
The live viewing link will be shared on thessus.com pre-deployment.
Source: weartv.com
