It could be seen as symbolic, however, it is too worn down of a ship to refurbish. America will be made great again, the SS United States ****will create a coral reef and global warming theorists will have to sit and watch as coral makes a comeback in the Gulf of America.”

In terms of honoring ships and crew members I think it is alright to remember them and sink ships to create coral reefs. The cost to refurbish could be $1 billion and though I woud love to see a new ocean liner for the USA, I do not see a market for one.

https://6abc.com/post/ss-united-states-moving-worlds-top-ship-sinking-expert-explains-steps-historic-ocean-liner/15540453/