USS Cod

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The Scene – Docked permanently in Lake Erie, the USS Cod served America during World War II. On seven Southwest Pacific patrols, it sank 12 Japanese battleships. – – The Experience – Climbing down the hatch of this National Historic Landmark is like traveling back in time; each step down takes you back another decade. The first thing you notice is how small it is inside. Because the Cod has not been altered from her patrol design, visitors must enter and exit through the original hatchways and climb up and down ladders. The corridors are tight, and if you're even a…