Scorpion Submarine at the Queen Mary

Long Beach, United States

4.3

20 reviews

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Accepts Credit Cards
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Parking
Private Lot
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Kids
Yes
Dogs Allowed
No

Description

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Descend into the once forbidden confines of this genuine, «Cold War Warrior.» Explore the torpedo rooms, the cramped crew quarters and the wide array of various valves, pipes and wires that made up this combat sub. Completely authentic, accurate and unchanged since the Cold War days, the Scorpion submarine gives guests the rare opportunity to get a first-​hand glimpse of what life was like aboard a Russian submarine.

History

Established in 1972.

Built at the Sudomekh Shipyards just outside of Leningrad, now once more called St. Petersberg, the keel for Podvodnaya Lodka (submarine) b-​427 was laid down in 1971. She was completed and commissioned into the Soviet Navy in 1972. At that time, «Scorpion» was fitted with all the latest developments in engines, sonar, radar and weaponry. She was indeed, «state of art» and truly the pride of the Soviet Navy’s undersea fleet!

For the next 22 years, the missions undertaken by «Scorpion» are shrouded in secrecy and remain so to this day, still classified TOP SECRET by the new Navy of the Russian Federation. As one of the quietest submarines in the Soviet fleet, it is known that Foxtrot’s were extensively used for surveillance of United States Navy Battle Groups as well as electronic surveillance of all types.

In 1995, after negotiations, «Scorpion» was purchased by a group of private businessmen and with the help of the Russian Navy was transported to Sydney Australia for display at The N

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Located in the Port of Long Beach, the Queen Mary features a rich maritime history, authentic Art Deco décor, and stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and Long Beach city skyline. At the time of her maiden voyage in May of 1936, she was considered the grandest ocean liner ever built. The Queen Mary’s signature restaurants include the award-​winning Sir Winston’s and Chelsea Chowder House & Bar as well as a weekly Champagne Sunday Brunch served in the ship’s Grand Salon. History buffs enjoy the ship’s museum and Glory Days tour, guests of all ages love the Ghosts and Legends show, and the ship is currently featuring the renowned Diana: Legacy of a Princess exhibit and Tea Room. The Queen Mary features 80,000 square feet of event space in 14 remarkable Art Deco salons as well as a tri-​level, 45,000-square-foot Exhibit Hall. The Queen Mary boasts 346 staterooms including nine full suites

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