Address: 6900091, Primorski area, Vladivostok, Russia

Date visited: 19 September 2015

S-56 is a pre-war Russian submarine that has been preserved as a museum a short walk from downtown Vladivostok. It is well-preserved and well-presented, although much of the propulsion machinery is no longer present.

Nearby (across the road) the old naval auxiliary Krasny Vympel is moored and also open to visitors.

Links and References:

Guards Submarine S-56

Memorial ship "Krasnyy Vympel" ("Red pennant")

museumships.us - S-56

George, A, 2014, Vladivostok Treasures: Krasny Vympel & Submarine S56, Warship World, 14 (1), pp25-26.