080811-N-8933S-088 PROVIDENCE, (Aug. 11, 2008) Twilight falls on the former Soviet submarine-turned museum, Juliett 484 and Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1647 at Collier Point Park. The submarine sank at her mooring point in about 30 feet of water after a nor'easter struck Providence in April 2007. Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, a Army Dive Company and a Naval Sea Systems Command support unit used lift bags and pontoons, in combination with eight dewatering pumps to lift the submarine. This training exercise is part of the Department of Defense Innovative Readiness Training (
080811-N-8933S-088 PROVIDENCE, (Aug. 11, 2008) Twilight falls on the former Soviet submarine-turned museum, Juliett 484 and Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1647 at Collier Point Park. The submarine sank at her mooring point in about 30 feet of water after a nor'easter struck Providence in April 2007. Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, a Army Dive Company and a Naval Sea Systems Command support unit used lift bags and pontoons, in combination with eight dewatering pumps to lift the submarine. This training exercise is part of the Department of Defense Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) program. Through IRT, military divers receive training by taking part in real-world, community-based projects. IRT and civil-military projects improve military readiness and benefit the local communities. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class RJ Stratchko/Released) US Navy 080811-N-8933S-088 Twilight falls on the former Soviet submarine-turned museum, Juliett 484 and Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1647 at Collier Point Park
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