Russian sub to be dismantled, scrapped

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - A former Soviet submarine has successfully moved to its final resting spot.

RI Recycled Metals, LLC, the company that acquired the Juliett 484 moved the sub Tuesday, from where had been sitting in the water at Collier Point Park about 1000 yards down the Providence River.

The Russian sub museum sank to the bottom of the Providence River during a Nor'Easter in April of 2007. It was later raised by dive teams, but was found to be damaged beyond repair. RI Recycled Metals purchased the sub, and plans to dismantle the old sub for scrap.

"We will carefully take the sub apart and sell the scrap on the global market." said Ed Sciaba, a spokesman for RI Recycled Metals.

"At least the scrap proceeds will be used for one last contribution by our former advisary in helping save the USS Saratoga hopefully here in Narragansett Bay,"said Frank Lennon, Director of the Russian Sub Museum.

In addition to scrapping the sub and taking on other metal recycling projects, Sciaba says the company is looking at several other options to create new jobs for Rhode Island workers.