Russian Sub Discovered in Providence Waters!

Juliet 484 is a former Hollywood star that now lives in Providence's industrial waterfront. The Russian submarine was used in the Harrison Ford movie K-19: The Widowmaker, the true story of a Russian nuclear submarine disaster during the Cold War. After shooting wrapped, the fate of Juliet 484 was unclear. The Saratoga Museum Foundation placed a winning bid on eBay to buy the 300-foot, 38-year-old Russian submarine, and now the diesel-powered, nuclear cruise missile sub has a new home on the Providence waterfront.The sub arrived in Providence in April, and after removing such Hollywood additions as the conning towe, the sub is now ready for public self-guided tours. The foundation hopes to restore the USS Saratoga aircraft carrier and moor it next to the Juliet 484 in order to tell the story of the Cold War between the U.S. and the former U.S.S.R.


The submarine is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ticket prices are $5 for children; $6 for uniformed military personnel and senior citizens; $8 for all other adults. Major credit cards are accepted; no reservations are required. She also is available for special events and private parties. For safety purposes, guests must wear appropriate footwear: high heels, flip-flops and open-toed shoes are not allowed. Visitors must demonstrate their ability to pass through a mock submarine hatch near the ticketing area. Infants and toddlers are not allowed to tour the submarine. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.


The submarine museum is located in beautiful Collier Point Park. The park entrance is on Allens Avenue, immediately south of the city's newest electrical generating plant. Collier Point Park, on the waterfront, off Allens Avenue. For more information, call 401-823-4200 or visit the Saratoga Foundation website.