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USS Cobia (SS-245)
Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 10:33 pm
by AU Tiger_MatrixForum
I am in Manitowoc, WI on business and was surprised to find the USS Cobia as part of a museum exhibit.
Needless to say I played hooky from work this afternoon and took a little tour. I took a bunch of pictures and will post them as I find time.
Here is my first view of the sub:
RE: USS Cobia (SS-245)
Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 10:36 pm
by AU Tiger_MatrixForum
Passive Sonar:
RE: USS Cobia (SS-245)
Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 10:38 pm
by AU Tiger_MatrixForum
40 mm Bofors.
RE: USS Cobia (SS-245)
Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 10:39 pm
by AU Tiger_MatrixForum
20 mm and mast.
RE: USS Cobia (SS-245)
Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 10:41 pm
by AU Tiger_MatrixForum
3 in. deck gun.
RE: USS Cobia (SS-245)
Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 10:46 pm
by AU Tiger_MatrixForum
4 of the six forward torpedo tubes.
RE: USS Cobia (SS-245)
Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 10:47 pm
by AU Tiger_MatrixForum
A view up the forward torpedo room hatch.
RE: USS Cobia (SS-245)
Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 10:49 pm
by AU Tiger_MatrixForum
The officer's head.
RE: USS Cobia (SS-245)
Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 2:55 am
by AU Tiger_MatrixForum
Here is a lathe onboard the boat. This one surprised me.
RE: USS Cobia (SS-245)
Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 2:58 am
by AU Tiger_MatrixForum
This is the Christmas Tree and panel controlling valves responsible for sealing the boat.
RE: USS Cobia (SS-245)
Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 3:01 am
by AU Tiger_MatrixForum
A view of the forward torpedo room.
RE: USS Cobia (SS-245)
Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 3:04 am
by AU Tiger_MatrixForum
The Aft torpedo room.
RE: USS Cobia (SS-245)
Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 3:05 am
by AU Tiger_MatrixForum
A close-up of my hat, for those in the know....
RE: USS Cobia (SS-245)
Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 3:07 am
by AU Tiger_MatrixForum
The yeoman's desk.
RE: USS Cobia (SS-245)
Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 3:09 am
by AU Tiger_MatrixForum
The galley.
RE: USS Cobia (SS-245)
Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 3:11 am
by AU Tiger_MatrixForum
The wardroom.
RE: USS Cobia (SS-245)
Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 3:13 am
by AU Tiger_MatrixForum
The Helmsman's station.
RE: USS Cobia (SS-245)
Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 3:15 am
by AU Tiger_MatrixForum
An engine control panel.
RE: USS Cobia (SS-245)
Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 3:16 am
by AU Tiger_MatrixForum
The messdeck.
RE: USS Cobia (SS-245)
Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 3:18 am
by AU Tiger_MatrixForum
Electrical Control Panel.
