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    USS Cod Submarine Memorial

    469 Reviews
    #6 of 192 things to do in Cleveland
    Historic Sites, Ships, Sights & Landmarks
    1089 E 9th St, North Coast Harbor, Cleveland, OH 44114-1003
    +1 216-566-8770
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    “Family outing”

    Came down to the USS COD and had a blast. Lived here all my life and never knew it was there... read more

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Michelle M
    “Well Worth The Time and Fun For the Whole Family!!”

    I have been a life long resident of NE Ohio and never had visited the USS COD. I had always wanted... read more

    Reviewed 5 March 2018
    Ed F
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    Cleveland, Ohio, United States
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    Tour the submarine responsible for the sinking of nearly 30,000 tons of Japanese ships during WWII.

    About USS Cod Submarine Memorial

    Tour the submarine responsible for the sinking of nearly 30,000 tons of Japanese ships during WWII.
    4.5
    469 reviews
    • Excellent75%
    • Very good23%
    • Average2%
    • Poor0%
    • Terrible0%
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    “cod” (58 reviews)
    “self guided tour” (37 reviews)
    “subs” (20 reviews)
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    1089 E 9th St, North Coast Harbor, Cleveland, OH 44114-1003
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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Family outing

    Came down to the USS COD and had a blast. Lived here all my life and never knew it was there before coming down for the first time. Even if you are not into submarines this is awesome. I had a blast and ended up...More

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    Reviewed 5 March 2018
    Well Worth The Time and Fun For the Whole Family!!

    I have been a life long resident of NE Ohio and never had visited the USS COD. I had always wanted to, but just never found the time. My wife and I went this past August and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The history is very...More

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    Reviewed 4 January 2018 via mobile
    Walk with perks

    We were able to visit this monument after the Cancer walk for DVD. I've been in CLE all my life and never cane here. I'm so happy i finally did. I learned so much about the service men and how they lived while out to...More

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    Reviewed 28 December 2017
    Family fun

    This was an unplanned visit but glad we went!! Our kids had a blast while learning history! Everyone was very nice and helpful! Good place for a history lesson that won't bore you!

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    Reviewed 10 November 2017
    bravery:

    I never new what those sailers went through until I went below the deck of this sub..in a time of war I would have been scared to death serving on this sub..everyone should experience this feeling..we owe a lot to those brave men..

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    Reviewed 22 October 2017
    Afraid of tight space do not go!

    Was here for the Halloween special. It was night time when we went. The sub was lit in a red light. stories and information in every area of the sub. They were firing the cannon on the deck which could be heard from far away...More

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    Reviewed 7 October 2017
    A Submarine Exhibit with So Much History Beneath the Surface

    We weren't prepared for such a comprehensive exhibit on submariner living, warfare, history, spanning many decades! The USS Cod Exhibit is a portal through which you enter into a time and culture that defy today's Hollywood/TV wartime presentations and self-indulgent lifestyles. It's incredible to watch...More

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    Reviewed 6 October 2017
    Highly recommend this experience.

    Had some time before attending the Indians game and decided to check this out. Such an eye opening experience to learn about how the 97 men lived on this submarine during WW II, sometimes 75 days in a row...how they slept, ate, and negotiated the...More

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    Reviewed 3 October 2017
    USS Cod

    I have been on the Cod for several touching Memorial Day Services. This submarine is one of the few and the best restored submarine from the Second World War era. I have been on the submarines in San Diego. They are fine submarine specimens, but...More

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    Reviewed 1 October 2017 via mobile
    A Tight Squeeze

    The submarine is available to view in its natural state. That means you climb a narrow ladder through a small tube to get on and off the ship. As expected, the interior of the sub is tight but maneuverable. It is amazing that they could...More

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    Response from Lulu S | Reviewed this property |
    No. Open space; no heaters
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