# 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.
- Title: Long Beach faces $22m cost to remove rusting Cold War…
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: long beach, scorpion submarine, queen mary, cold war, soviet union, asbestos, russian submarine, b-427, nfl, california, public works, removal cost
- Source: California Post — https://nypost.com/2026/09/16/us-news/long-beach-stuck-with-costly-eyesore-after-abandoned-cold-war-relic-falls-apart
- Published: 2026-09-16T15:12:58+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: long beach, scorpion submarine, queen mary, cold war, soviet union, asbestos, russian submarine, b-427, nfl, california, public works, removal cost
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Long Beach may face up to $22 million to remove a Soviet submarine that’s been deteriorating since 2015.