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Long Beach faces $22m cost to remove rusting Cold War submarine
Long Beach could pay $22 million to remove a Soviet submarine that’s been rusting for over a decade.
In brief
Long Beach could pay $22 million to remove a Soviet submarine that’s been rusting for over a decade. Long Beach may face up to $22 million to remove a Soviet submarine that’s been deteriorating since 2015. Originally reported by California Post.
Abandoned Cold War relic
Long Beach faces a multimillion-dollar bill to remove a Soviet submarine rusting for over a decade.
Submarine history
The 299-foot Soviet submarine B-427 was launched in 1971 and decommissioned in 1994.
Tourist attraction
Nearly 8,000 tourists visited the sub monthly during peak summer months from 1998 to 2015.
Safety closure
The sub closed to visitors in 2015 after a water hull ruptured and flooded a ballast tank.
Deterioration
Rust and holes have formed on the sub’s outer layer since 2015 due to saltwater and storms.
Removal costs
Land removal could cost $8.6 million, while waterside removal might reach $22 million.
At a glance
Long Beach may face up to $22 million to remove a Soviet submarine that’s been deteriorating since 2015.
