The SS United States, the world's legendary fastest ocean liner, has begun its final voyage from Philadelphia to Mobile, Alabama, as part of a plan to transform it into the world's largest artificial reef. After decades of neglect and multiple failed restoration attempts, this maritime colossus has its final destination beneath the ocean.

MOBILE, Alabama (WPVI) -- 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, where it had been docked for nearly 30 years.

After months of multiple delays, the SS United States finally left its longtime home of Philadelphia just before 1 p.m. ET Wednesday. The storied ocean liner’s next stop is Mobile, Alabama, where it will be prepared for its final mission – to become an artificial reef off the coast of the Florida Panhandle.

The legendary and iconic ocean liner, once considered a marvel of American shipbuilding, has departed for one final voyage.

The SS United States, the fastest ocean liner to cross the Atlantic, will meet its final resting place in the Gulf off the coast of Florida.

The SS United States, built more than 70 years ago, is being towed from Philadelphia to Mobile, Alabama, to become the world's largest artificial reef.

The historic, aging ocean liner that a Florida county plans to turn into the world’s largest artificial reef departed from south Philadelphia’s Delaware River waterfront on Wednesday ...

The SS United States has officially left Philadelphia, moving for the first time since 1996 as she was towed out of her berth on Wednesday afternoon. What is known as America's Flagship is on her way to Mobile,

The SS United States is scheduled to depart from Philadelphia next week, Okaloosa County’s Tourism Development Department, Destin-Fort Walton Beach, Florida, said in a press release. After postponing previous plans to move the ship earlier this month,

The SS United States is passing the coast of North Carolina as of Friday afternoon, as the historic ocean liner continues her final journey.

After months of multiple delays, the SS United States finally left its longtime home of Philadelphia just before 1 p.m. ET Wednesday. The storied ocean liner’s next stop is Mobile, Alabama ...