Russia`s Scorpion submarine in Long Beach: A timeline
(World News Russia)

The Scorpion, commissioned as B-427, patrolled the seas or welcomed tourists during a consistently volatile time for the relationship between its old home, the former Soviet Union/Russia and its current home, the United States. Here`s a look at that period of history: SOVIET SUBMARINE B-427 1972: Construction completed, at Leningrad`s Sudomekh Shipyard 1972: B-427 is launched 1972: Commissioned by the Soviet Navy 1972-1994: Based out of Vladivostok, B-427 patrolled the ocean, protecting Russia`s Pacific Fleet 1989: While returning to Vladivostok from Vietnam, the sub was damaged by a typhoon. ......