: Turning an old sub into a habitable space or a tourist attraction is a monumental task. To make a Barbel-class sub sea-ready for civilians could cost an estimated $1.5 billion due to the need to replace military-spec equipment with civilian-certified systems. Alternative Uses
: Moving a massive hull requires expensive tugboat services. Once situated, docking fees and maintenance can cost upwards of $25,000 per month. buy old military submarine
The market for military submarines is divided by technology and intent. Nuclear-powered submarines (such as the U.S. Virginia-class or British Vanguard-class) are never sold to the public because their propulsion systems and materials remain highly classified and hazardous. : Turning an old sub into a habitable