Submarine Riachuelo - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
S 22° 54.031 W 043° 10.475
23K E 687230 N 7466331
This submarine is docked at the Navy Cultural Center in Rio de Janeiro.
Waymark Code: WM3PNV
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Date Posted: 04/30/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member C4A
Views: 58

The sub was built in England and launched Sept 6, 1975. It became part of the Brazilian Navy on Jan 27, 1977.

It's an Oberon class sub. It was decommissioned in 1997.

You can tour the inside of the sub for free.
Type of vessel: Submarine

Hours of use: From: 12:00 PM To: 5:00 PM

Admission? Cost?: Free

Date: 04/22/2008

Parking Coordinates: Not Listed

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