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On
9/23 I visited the Maritime Museum in Manitowoc, Wi. Included was a tour of the
USS Cobia, a WWII submarine similar to the 20 that were made in Manitowoc.
As
we were crossing the gangway the ferry Badger was leaving port bound for
Ludington, Michigan.
The
forward torpedo room.
Officers
mess.
Part
of the control room.
One
of the 4 diesel engines.
Back
inside the museum displays showed street scenes from Manitowoc and an
explanation of the parts of a wooden ship.
Displays
of sailing ships and the tools used to make them.
Displays
of the various types of cargo ships used on the Great Lakes.
A
display of Burger Boats.
Several
pleasure boats manufactured in the area.
A
hydroplane from the 1950's.
One area was dedicated to marine engines including the Kahlenbergs.
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