Resolution criteria

This market will resolve to YES if the historic ocean liner SS United States is successfully and intentionally scuttled (sunk as an artificial reef), or otherwise sinks (including accidental sinking), on or before December 31, 2027, at 11:59 PM UTC.

The market will resolve to NO if the vessel remains afloat, has not been sunk, or is scrapped (sent to a shipbreaking yard for dismantling rather than reefing) by the resolution deadline.

Resolution will be verified using official announcements from Okaloosa County, Florida, or reports from credible news organizations (e.g., CBS News, Pensacola News Journal, or major maritime news outlets).

Background

The SS United States, launched in 1951, is a legendary ocean liner that still holds the Blue Riband record for the fastest transatlantic crossing. Following a protracted legal dispute over docking fees in Philadelphia, Okaloosa County, Florida, acquired the ship in late 2024 with plans to sink it off the coast of Destin-Fort Walton Beach to create the world's largest artificial reef.

The vessel was towed to Mobile, Alabama, where it underwent extensive environmental remediation to strip hazardous materials and prep it for reefing. Its iconic funnels and mast were removed to be preserved for a land-based museum. Although remediation is complete, the final deployment relies on Okaloosa County obtaining permit modifications from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and favorable weather conditions to proceed with towing and scuttling.

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