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Originally Posted by Captain_Jack
The Cod is definately a beauty and I hear that she is still in her complete WWII appearance. If i ever get a chance to visit Cleveland I will have to spend about a day at the Cod!
Is the Conning Tower of the Cod open to visitors? I've visited so many WWII Subs that have it closed and locked to visitors. Kind of dissapointing. Luckily the Drum's was open.
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Cod's conning tower is closed to the public. Reasons are two fold. Our insurance policy doesn't permit people in this cramped space.
The other is that all the equipment in the CT is still original. Furthermore, our TDC is the only Mark 4 in the US (perhaps even the world) that is actually working. So, although many visitors can keep the hands in their pockets, there is a larger group that would destroy this unique piece of equipment in a matter of moments.
BUT, there may be good news... We are looking into the feasability of a special program in which we will do guided tours through the entire sub (including the conning tower) The first ideas are to perform this 'Admirals Tour' once or twice per month. We'll see..
I'll post the results of the study on the Forum.
groetjes,