USS Cod opens fire on Lake Erie

Growler · 07-18-11, 10:31 AM

SOURCE.

Wish I could have been there for this.

mookiemookie · 07-18-11, 10:47 AM

Me too. That would have been awesome.

AVGWarhawk · 07-29-11, 02:38 PM

That would have been neat to witness. The one guy on the gun jumped after the first shot.

nikimcbee · 08-21-12, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Growler

SOURCE.

Wish I could have been there for this.

How did I not see this thread, that was totally cool!

Kloef · 09-11-12, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikimcbee

How did I not see this thread, that was totally cool!

Same goes for me, no media attention in the Netherlands for this that i know off.

Must have been something, really enjoyed the movie at least one of our Allies honours this occasion.

Some extra info you might like:

The O-19 was the first submarine in the world using the snorkel system, later adopted by the Germans.
The O-19 was a mine laying Submarine
The O-19's cargo was 'medicinal alcohol' and training mines, seems they had all the party favours with them

The party that was organised by the Dutch for the crew of the U.S.S Cod lasted three days

This link shows the actual rescue:

Gargamel · 09-19-12, 09:16 PM

Holy crap, I live ten minutes from the cod and I didn't even hear about it, or even hear it.

Sailor Steve · 09-20-12, 11:41 AM

Well, it was more than a year ago.

Yamato_NF · 11-11-12, 04:43 PM

didnt even know about this, even a year later!
and i live in Detroit, not far, probably a 2 hour drive!

its a shame the media didnt broadcast this...
besides, it comes to no surprise, the broadcasting stations were probably looking for a scoop on a murder or international affairs...

thats always the case here in Detroit, murder is common. but not as common as people have made it seem. (again, the media trying to sensationalize...)

but i digress,
yes, the dutch dont get alot of attention, which is very sad... i know a few dutch americans. Good people to get to know

P.S. sorry for my necro post, i just heard about this by reading the posts in this thread, just thought id share my thoughts...

Yamato_NF

07-18-11, 10:31 AM	#1
Growler A long way from the sea Join Date: May 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,913 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	USS Cod opens fire on Lake Erie SOURCE. Wish I could have been there for this. __________________ At Fiddler’s Green, where seamen true When here they’ve done their duty The bowl of grog shall still renew And pledge to love and beauty.

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mookiemookie Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9,404 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 1	Me too. That would have been awesome. __________________ They don’t think it be like it is, but it do. Want more U-boat Kaleun portraits for your SH3 Commander Profiles? Download the SH3 Commander Portrait Pack here.

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AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,255 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	That would have been neat to witness. The one guy on the gun jumped after the first shot. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

09-19-12, 09:16 PM	#6
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	Holy crap, I live ten minutes from the cod and I didn't even hear about it, or even hear it. __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

09-20-12, 11:41 AM	#7
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Well, it was more than a year ago. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

11-11-12, 04:43 PM	#8
Yamato_NF King of the Ocean Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Michigan, United States Posts: 337 Downloads: 621 Uploads: 0	didnt even know about this, even a year later! and i live in Detroit, not far, probably a 2 hour drive! its a shame the media didnt broadcast this... besides, it comes to no surprise, the broadcasting stations were probably looking for a scoop on a murder or international affairs... thats always the case here in Detroit, murder is common. but not as common as people have made it seem. (again, the media trying to sensationalize...) but i digress, yes, the dutch dont get alot of attention, which is very sad... i know a few dutch americans. Good people to get to know P.S. sorry for my necro post, i just heard about this by reading the posts in this thread, just thought id share my thoughts... Yamato_NF __________________ Proud owner of SH3/4/5 Proud owner of the DCS series "He who controls the seas controls the world."