Former Soviet submarine Juliett 484 breaks the surface of the Providence River.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Jun. 25, 2008) Former Soviet submarine Juliett 484 breaks the surface of the Providence River. U.S. Navy and Army divers, along with Federal, state and local authorities participate in a joint service operation to raise the sunken former Soviet submarine Juliett 484 at Collier Point Park. Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, U.S. Army Dive Company and a NAVSEA Support Unit are preparing to salvage the former Soviet submarine that sank at her mooring point in about 30 feet of water in April 2007. This training exercise is part of the DoD's Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) program. Through IRT, military divers receive training by taking part of real-world, community-based projects. IRT and civil-military projects improve military readiness and help rebuild America. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Lippmann File# 080625-N-5329L-022
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