This past weekend a small group of us got into every place on the Cobia in Manitowoc, except we didn't get to crawl around in the battery compartments because the space was almost completely filled with concrete blocks being used to maintain the CG. It's called the "Nooks and Crannies" tour and is well worth signing up for.
Had to chuckle about mast climbing. Former ET here who was on USS Preble DDG-46 81 to 85 who spent more than a little time aloft including underway. Nothing like being 160 feet up on the forward mast with the ship taking some rolls, you cold feel the flexing of the mast up there! But hey I was a young 20 something sailor who never gave it a 2nd thought at the time.
Paul, I live in Stockton, CA and have been a volunteer on the USS Lucid before I became disabled. It would be great to have Drach come out and do a report on Korean-era MSOs like the Lucid.
Got a chance to vist your fine work during the ussvi tours this August, great experience spent a wonderful time with shipmates, and met a new one who is one of your volunteers
Sitting in the galley taking 5 and someone came opened floor hatch , said what’s down there? He said munitions locker asked and he let me grab a pic 👍 though the crates were labeled doubt there was amo in them 😆 trivia USN retired, had bottom rack next to floor hatch / Det cord locker ✌️🤙
There are so many things to enjoy and take away from the COD. However, adding our UK friend brings other dimensions that we may otherwise not think of. Curious, and this would be a challenge, getting in touch with anyone from the Japanese Navy that would give their perspective on how the fleet submarines played a key role in draining their supply routes?
I agree that it would be a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the fascinating history we represent. We did host a film crew from NHK (Japan's msin TV network) 30 years ago that was making a documentary about why they lost the war. They credited US subs with radar for their loss. They came to Cod because our radar dish turns. Today, they'd go to Cobia to see it actually radiating (working)! ❤
@@paulfarace9595 WOW, just a great follow up, thank you much, and for all the work that you and the crew put in. You're keeping history alive, and as said so many times, these stories bring my dad (W.W.II destroyer vet) that much closer. Thank you, sir!
I wouldn't and couldn't do it now, but when I was an AX3, I visited some Navy ships. There were no chains across the ladder rails. Nobody looked up and I didn't hear any yelling, so I climbed higher and higher on the mast. I got to go to something electronic that I've forgotten what it was. I went halfway to it and then carefully returned down. Nobody said a thing. (1969-70)
One of the sad things I learned from Shane over at Buffalo Naval Park is that even though Ling is apparently just going to be left to rot, it can't be stripped for parts for other subs that are missing them, like Croaker.
Silversides snubbed drac 😮. I don't understand why when he visits some museums they don't all roll out the red carpet for him. I mean like he's doing free advertisement for you. Oh well, I love Drac's Channel and I love the Cod
I was fortunate to have Greg on the Becuna take me and my friend up into the tower there and talk about it and for an hour or so - its fascinating to be there and think about all the men stuffed into that area under combat conditions! I watched this training video recently with some cool conn education footage ruclips.net/video/39y8pHqAZ9s/видео.html
This past weekend a small group of us got into every place on the Cobia in Manitowoc, except we didn't get to crawl around in the battery compartments because the space was almost completely filled with concrete blocks being used to maintain the CG. It's called the "Nooks and Crannies" tour and is well worth signing up for.
Had to chuckle about mast climbing. Former ET here who was on USS Preble DDG-46 81 to 85 who spent more than a little time aloft including underway. Nothing like being 160 feet up on the forward mast with the ship taking some rolls, you cold feel the flexing of the mast up there! But hey I was a young 20 something sailor who never gave it a 2nd thought at the time.
At least you had steel and some safety gear. Imagine climbing a mast in the Age of Sail. Your hands and feet ARE your safety gear.
Paul, I live in Stockton, CA and have been a volunteer on the USS Lucid before I became disabled. It would be great to have Drach come out and do a report on Korean-era MSOs like the Lucid.
Next time he's on the west coast
I’m a simple person I see Drach I klick.
great video !
Got a chance to vist your fine work during the ussvi tours this August, great experience spent a wonderful time with shipmates, and met a new one who is one of your volunteers
Sitting in the galley taking 5 and someone came opened floor hatch , said what’s down there? He said munitions locker asked and he let me grab a pic 👍 though the crates were labeled doubt there was amo in them 😆 trivia USN retired, had bottom rack next to floor hatch / Det cord locker ✌️🤙
Loved this chat. Thanks!
There are so many things to enjoy and take away from the COD. However, adding our UK friend brings other dimensions that we may otherwise not think of. Curious, and this would be a challenge, getting in touch with anyone from the Japanese Navy that would give their perspective on how the fleet submarines played a key role in draining their supply routes?
I agree that it would be a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the fascinating history we represent. We did host a film crew from NHK (Japan's msin TV network) 30 years ago that was making a documentary about why they lost the war. They credited US subs with radar for their loss. They came to Cod because our radar dish turns. Today, they'd go to Cobia to see it actually radiating (working)! ❤
@@paulfarace9595 WOW, just a great follow up, thank you much, and for all the work that you and the crew put in. You're keeping history alive, and as said so many times, these stories bring my dad (W.W.II destroyer vet) that much closer. Thank you, sir!
I was to the Cobia once. It is on my bucket list now that I know more about old submarines.
Cobia is a great memorial sub and our closest surviving sister sub.
Fun episode and continued collab!
I wouldn't and couldn't do it now, but when I was an AX3, I visited some Navy ships. There were no chains across the ladder rails. Nobody looked up and I didn't hear any yelling, so I climbed higher and higher on the mast. I got to go to something electronic that I've forgotten what it was. I went halfway to it and then carefully returned down. Nobody said a thing. (1969-70)
One of the sad things I learned from Shane over at Buffalo Naval Park is that even though Ling is apparently just going to be left to rot, it can't be stripped for parts for other subs that are missing them, like Croaker.
The LING situation is absolutely a crime ...
Why is that?
@@wurlycorner I'm not 100% sure, but I gather that the Coast Guard won't let anyone on it due to safety concerns.
Dear Cod-Man , can you do an Episode on the Hanson Crane Co. special Crane , with some Technical detail and how to run it?
In the works
Silversides snubbed drac 😮. I don't understand why when he visits some museums they don't all roll out the red carpet for him. I mean like he's doing free advertisement for you. Oh well, I love Drac's Channel and I love the Cod
I’m sure they’ve got some kind of maintenance or safety concern
More likely they didn't know who he was
Thanks for another great episode! Greetings from East Tennessee 🤠
Yea that Ryan-character. Seems a bit shifty ;-)
Naval history is not complete without the mention of scallywags 😉
I was fortunate to have Greg on the Becuna take me and my friend up into the tower there and talk about it and for an hour or so - its fascinating to be there and think about all the men stuffed into that area under combat conditions!
I watched this training video recently with some cool conn education footage
ruclips.net/video/39y8pHqAZ9s/видео.html