AThe American historical ninja The SS United States, once known as one of the fastest passenger ships in the world, is deliberately sunk in the Gulf of Mexico, near Florida.

But this is not the regular end of an old ship.

It will be transformed into the largest artificial rock in the world.

According to Reuters, the sinking was realised on Wednesday, November 11th, following a long preparation process.

The crews had evacuated fuel and other materials that could pose a threat to the environment and divers.

Special holes and passages were also opened on the ship’s body so that water and marine life could penetrate its interior parts.

The ship, about 1,000 feet [300 m] long, is expected to stand at the bottom of the sea at a depth of about 55 feet [55 m] near Dustin, Florida.

) The SS United States was launched at sea in 1951 and became famous for its speed on transatlantic voyages.

She withdrew from her ministry in 1969, while for decades she remained anchored in Philadelphia.

The design for converting it into artificial rock measures about $13 million.

Thus, the ship that once carried passengers across the Atlantic will already serve as a new haven for underwater life. /Klankosova. tv