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.
Because of the high cost of making them dive again, most old submarines find new life as stationary structures. U.S.S. Albacore - OTIS (Odd Things I've Seen) buy old military submarine
: Most decommissioned vessels are destined for the scrap yard to be recycled. A small percentage are preserved as museum exhibits , allowing the public to see engineering marvels like the USS Albacore . The market for military submarines is divided by