Hughes Mining Barge, Military submarine recovery vessel in Alameda, United States
The Hughes Mining Barge measures 324 feet in length and 106 feet in width, functioning as a submersible vessel designed for underwater recovery operations.
Built in 1973 by Lockheed Martin, this vessel participated in Project Azorian, a classified CIA mission to retrieve a Soviet submarine from the Pacific Ocean floor.
The vessel represents the technological advancement of maritime engineering during the Cold War period, demonstrating American naval capabilities.
Located at coordinates 37.791404, -122.293196, the barge now operates as a floating drydock at Bay Ship & Yacht Company in California.
The barge features a retractable roof system that allowed underwater equipment transfer while maintaining complete secrecy from surface observation.
GPS coordinates: 37.79140,-122.29320
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:39
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