Happy Birthday Cobia!

Platapus · 03-17-23, 04:50 PM

MANITOWOC, Wis. (WLUK) -- A grand bash for a Lakeshore favorite is in the works.

The submarine U.S.S. Cobia turns 80 this year, and those at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum are getting ready to celebrate.

"Cobia was built in Groton, Connecticut. She's 311 feet, nine inches long, and 28 feet wide," said Karen Duvalle, Wisconsin Maritime Museum Submarine Curator.

Duvalle says the keel on The U.S.S. Cobia was laid on March 17, 1943.
"So, it's a St. Patrick's Day boat. We always kind of celebrate that together. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the keel-laying. So, we always have some fun with it -- call it a birthday party. And we have cake and cupcakes for people that attend," she said.

Duvalle says Cobia has a rich naval history, dating back to World War II.
"The boat served six patrols in the Pacific, sinking 13 ships. And they also rescued seven downed airmen," she said.

Duvalle says about 80 crew members were on board.
"The captain was the old man. He was mid to early 30s. Most of the crew were 19 and 20 year olds," she said.

A look below deck seems to put life on a submarine in perspective.
"How small it is, how cramped the quarters, their tiny bunks that they had. They couldn't bring a lot of stuff with them. Ninety-degree temperatures. No sunlight for two months," said Duvalle.

Duvalle says the boat was brought to the Wisconsin Maritime Museum site in 1970 and has been a popular Manitowoc attraction ever since.
"Cobia is one of the best-preserved submarines or museum ships in the country. Very few modifications were done to the sub. So, it still has that World War II look. It's always been in good hands here, which is why we want to continue that tradition and dry dock," she said.

Duvalle says the museum is raising about $1.5 million to temporarily move Cobia to the shipyard in Sturgeon Bay for some work.

"It's been since '96 that we pulled the boat out of the water, inspected it, cleaned, painted it. So, just general routine maintenance to be good stewards of the boat," she said.

https://fox11online.com/news/local/s...9638f052e8c0d9

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Cobia

Lady is looking pretty good for 80

Commander Wallace · 03-17-23, 05:05 PM

Happy birthday, U.S.S Cobia.

The Cobia has had a distinguished history.

Quote: In June 1944, it began the first of six war patrols in which she sank thirteen Japanese vessels. By July 1944, Cobia had established itself in the annals of World War II sub history by attacking an enemy convoy bound for Japanese-held Iwo Jima. Cobia sank two vessels, including a troop transport carrying a Japanese tank battalion of twenty-eight tanks. U.S. Marines considered this sinking critical to their success in capturing Iwo six months later.

https://www.wisconsinmaritime.org/submarines/uss-cobia/
The Cobia is another distinguished veteran of WW2.

May Cobia continue to live a long life as well as all who served on her. May God continue to bless them.

Jimbuna · 03-18-23, 05:13 AM

Happy birthday to a distinguished veteran of WW2

derstosstrupp · 03-20-23, 10:02 PM

Was just there yesterday, she’s in beautiful shape! And I was glad to hear about the 2025 planned drydock. I try to take the kids up there every year.

Aktungbby · 03-21-23, 11:56 AM

/\ If you'd come out to San Francisco to visit the USS Pampanito at Fisherman's Wharf you wouldn't need your winter long underwear!

nikimcbee · 03-25-23, 01:40 AM

That's a great museum!

nikimcbee · 03-25-23, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aktungbby

/\ If you'd come out to San Francisco to visit the USS Pampanito at Fisherman's Wharf you wouldn't need your winter long underwear!

SF? Ja, but you have the poop minefield to navigate to get there.

Aktungbby · 03-25-23, 01:01 PM

That didn't stop Onkel Neal & SH4 gang in 2007!

Of course D-day survior, Liberty ship USS Jeremiah O'Brian, just aft of Pampanito, has been a little worse for wear of late:

03-17-23, 04:50 PM	#1
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,361 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Happy Birthday Cobia! MANITOWOC, Wis. (WLUK) -- A grand bash for a Lakeshore favorite is in the works. The submarine U.S.S. Cobia turns 80 this year, and those at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum are getting ready to celebrate. "Cobia was built in Groton, Connecticut. She's 311 feet, nine inches long, and 28 feet wide," said Karen Duvalle, Wisconsin Maritime Museum Submarine Curator. Duvalle says the keel on The U.S.S. Cobia was laid on March 17, 1943. "So, it's a St. Patrick's Day boat. We always kind of celebrate that together. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the keel-laying. So, we always have some fun with it -- call it a birthday party. And we have cake and cupcakes for people that attend," she said. Duvalle says Cobia has a rich naval history, dating back to World War II. "The boat served six patrols in the Pacific, sinking 13 ships. And they also rescued seven downed airmen," she said. Duvalle says about 80 crew members were on board. "The captain was the old man. He was mid to early 30s. Most of the crew were 19 and 20 year olds," she said. A look below deck seems to put life on a submarine in perspective. "How small it is, how cramped the quarters, their tiny bunks that they had. They couldn't bring a lot of stuff with them. Ninety-degree temperatures. No sunlight for two months," said Duvalle. Duvalle says the boat was brought to the Wisconsin Maritime Museum site in 1970 and has been a popular Manitowoc attraction ever since. "Cobia is one of the best-preserved submarines or museum ships in the country. Very few modifications were done to the sub. So, it still has that World War II look. It's always been in good hands here, which is why we want to continue that tradition and dry dock," she said. Duvalle says the museum is raising about $1.5 million to temporarily move Cobia to the shipyard in Sturgeon Bay for some work. "It's been since '96 that we pulled the boat out of the water, inspected it, cleaned, painted it. So, just general routine maintenance to be good stewards of the boat," she said. https://fox11online.com/news/local/s...9638f052e8c0d9 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Cobia Lady is looking pretty good for 80 __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

03-18-23, 05:13 AM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,491 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Happy birthday to a distinguished veteran of WW2 __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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derstosstrupp Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 914 Downloads: 490 Uploads: 0	Was just there yesterday, she’s in beautiful shape! And I was glad to hear about the 2025 planned drydock. I try to take the kids up there every year. __________________ Ask me anything about the Type VII or IX! One-Stop Targeting Shop: https://drive.google.com/drive/folde...WwBt-1vjW28JbO My YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIJ...9FXbD3S2kgwdPQ

03-21-23, 11:56 AM	#5
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 29,993 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	/\ If you'd come out to San Francisco to visit the USS Pampanito at Fisherman's Wharf you wouldn't need your winter long underwear! __________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness?!! Last edited by Aktungbby; 03-21-23 at 12:07 PM.

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nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	That's a great museum! __________________

03-17-23, 05:05 PM	#2
Commander Wallace Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Under the sea in an Octupus garden in the shade Posts: 5,294 Downloads: 366 Uploads: 0	Happy birthday, U.S.S Cobia. The Cobia has had a distinguished history. Quote: In June 1944, it began the first of six war patrols in which she sank thirteen Japanese vessels. By July 1944, Cobia had established itself in the annals of World War II sub history by attacking an enemy convoy bound for Japanese-held Iwo Jima. Cobia sank two vessels, including a troop transport carrying a Japanese tank battalion of twenty-eight tanks. U.S. Marines considered this sinking critical to their success in capturing Iwo six months later. https://www.wisconsinmaritime.org/submarines/uss-cobia/ The Cobia is another distinguished veteran of WW2. May Cobia continue to live a long life as well as all who served on her. May God continue to bless them.

03-25-23, 01:01 PM	#8
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 29,993 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Poop mines be damned! Full speed ahead! That didn't stop Onkel Neal & SH4 gang in 2007! Of course D-day survior, Liberty ship USS Jeremiah O'Brian, just aft of Pampanito, has been a little worse for wear of late: __________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness?!!

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