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Okaloosa County: Forward stack removed from SS United States as reef project advances
Summary
County staff reported progress removing and preserving the forward funnel (stack) from the SS United States for a planned museum display and the vessel's conversion to an artificial reef; commissioners and public commenters discussed safety and historic preservation.
Okaloosa County commissioners were shown progress this week on the SS United States project, including removal of the vessel's forward stack and plans to preserve the piece for a future museum while the ship proceeds toward being sunk as an artificial reef. The county's natural-resources team said contractors successfully removed the forward stack, placed it on a barge for preservation and will store it until a local museum site is ready. County staff also showed a short video of the removal and described ongoing conservation steps. County officials and…
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