Long Beach, California: Russian Submarine - Scorpion Tours (Closed)
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Queen Mary
- Directions:
- Queen Mary. I-710 to Harbor Scenic Dr to end.
- Hours:
- Hull ruptured on June 23, 2015; closed since then. (Call to verify)
- Phone:
- 877-342-0738
- Admission:
- Adults $11.
- Status:
- Closed
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300-ft. Cold War era Russian sub, sort of dumbly juxtaposed next to the giant Queen Mary ocean liner. Hull ruptured on June 23, 2015; closed since then.
Roadsideamerica.com Report... [09/04/2012]Visitor Tips and News About Russian Submarine - Scorpion Tours
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The Scorpion submarine was taken from the Russian fleet during the Vietnam War and Cold War. It was a part of the counter-espionage program that was underway. Ironically, ten years earlier the USS Scorpion was a model for the USA nuclear SLBM program and served as a prototype to house the first ocean-tested ocean-launched missiles.
[chris aberman, 06/21/2016]
The rusting Russian sub next to the Queen Mary looks out of place, but its history and tour are quite interesting. Before taking the tour, take time to look at the exterior, with moss growing on it at the water line and the rust. But they say it's safe!
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