23-03-2025
World War II submarine at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum celebrates 82nd birthday
MANITOWOC, Wis. (WFRV) – The Maritime Museum celebrated USS Cobia's 82nd birthday on Saturday with a big celebration.
'March has two anniversary dates for Cobia,' explained the museum's Submarine Curator, Karen Duvalle. 'March 17 is when the first section of the keel was laid down, it was launched in November the following year, 1943, and then on March 29, of 1944 is when the sub was commissioned.'
Throwing a party for the vessel included fun for the entire family to celebrate its history.
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'We have some fun carnival games, you can race rubber ducky's in our waterways room, self-guided tours with reenactors on board,' said Duvalle.
More importantly, the event allows community members to understand the deep rooted history and connection between Manitowoc and World War ll.
'Manitowoc is Wisconsin's heritage city and we like to celebrate the fact that we made 28 submarines during the war,' Duvalle stated.
USS Cobia is scheduled to leave in September of this year for necessary maintenance and preservation work. Cobia is expected to return by the end of October.
To donate and assist the museum in the preservation fund, click here.
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