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Friday, August 20, 2010

Soviet Sub to Be Sunk off San Diego

Foxtrot class (Project 641)A Cold-War-era Soviet submarine will soon submerge for the last time, joining the Canadian warship Yukon to become part of a growing artificial reef system off San Diego called “Wreck Alley.”

Soon to Be Sunk—This massive former Soviet Sub dubbed Foxtrot will soon find a new home as part of a growing artificial reef system off the coast of San Diego.

The submarine B-39 Foxtrot, currently on display at the Maritime Museum of San Diego, will end its days by being transferred to California Ships to Reefs, an organization that scuttles surplus ships to become artificial diving and fishing reefs, if all goes according to plan.

The B-39 submarine has been part of the museum’s fleet since 2004.

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