USS Cod Submarine Memorial

This was worth going to. It was a fun thing to visit. It was interesting to see how being in a submarine felt. It had a lot of time period items in it that made it feel like you were in WWI timeframe. Note: You do have to be able to climb down a ladder to enter the submarine. This could be difficult for some people.

It was awesome. Their team has done a great job put it all together. The tour threw is rather amazing considering what all went on below the waves. They'll get the 5th star if they open up the tower where you can you up in it. But an amazing experience.

First off it says it opens at noon we had to text to message the person. It was raining as well. We go to pay and the person who does debit/credit cards wasn’t there yet. He let us precede and said we could pay when we leave. The submarine itself is amazing. Getting in and out is a bit of a challenge. It’s not handicap accessible as you have to climb a ladder down in and then back up. It was cool how there were automated buttons to push to listen to on your own self guided tour. Upon leaving the person still wasn’t there. There is NO ATM on site or QR code to scan or get tickets sooner. I was then instructed to go down the road or to the airport to get money from the ATM. Which I did but it was a HUGE inconvenience! Tickets are $15 each which isn’t bad.

$30 for 2. Really cool place! They have veterans inside the ship narrating and giving info regarding the ship. Also a button you can press where it plays history of the boat. Love it!

Amazing experience to be inside a submarine! However get into and out of submarine with vertical ladd most areas had audio recording to learn about the particulars. Submarine used in WWII — so impressed with the technology used. Tucker seller very helpful to answer questions.

The USS Cod Submarine Memorial, docked on the shores of Lake Erie in Cleveland, is a formidable steel titan of the "Silent Service." Commissioned in 1943, this Gato-class submarine completed seven successful war patrols in the Pacific during World War II. It earned fame for the first international submarine-to-submarine rescue in history, saving the crew of a grounded Dutch sub. Notably, it remains the most authentic museum ship of its kind; unlike others, its pressure hull has never been cut, requiring visitors to enter through the original vertical ladders and hatches used by the sailors. The scenery at the pier is a study in monumental stillness. The blackened, salt-etched hull of the Cod sits low in the water, framed by the shimmering expanse of Lake Erie and the modern Cleveland skyline. On a quiet morning, the rhythmic lapping of waves against the steel plates and the cry of gulls create a haunting atmosphere. The rugged deck guns, now silent, point toward the horizon, standing as steel silhouettes against the pastel hues of the lakeside sunrise. To the contemplative visitor, the Cod is a cloisters of courage. Descending into its cramped, metallic belly, one feels an immediate, heavy connection to the eighty men who once shared this pressurized breath. It is a place where time is compressed as tightly as the air. Standing in the dim glow of the control room, one realizes that this is not merely a machine, but a vessel of memory—a poignant reminder of the thin line between the vastness of the ocean and the indomitable strength of the human heart.

Went today with my girlfriend because we were looking for something to do before our anniversary dinner plans at 4 and said “let’s just go check out the USS Cod!” and boy are we glad we did! Such a historic vessel, it was beyond cool! We had no clue we’d end up with a personal tour guide, but we did! Chris told us the history of the vessel as well as some of his stories. He truly made it worth coming out for and he absolutely did a phenomenal job explaining everything and answering questions we asked. He made our day! It was only in the high 20’s when we went so it was cold! but the vessel wasn’t too cold if you had a nice coat and some pants on so do keep that in mind if you plan to explore in the winter time! Other than that, definitely worth going to and Chris made it even better, so thankful a special vessel like this has someone like this preserving the history of it. If you see Chris, ask him to personally guide you through it! It makes it 100x better! Thank you Chris for being absolutely awesome!

A true Time Machine! The cod will take you on a trip into history. She is what she is a submarine with tight quarters. Narrow ladders to get in and out. At 6’ 300lbs it was doable. This is a self guided tour with lots of details, so be sure to give yourself time to explore it all. There are informational buttons you can push and listen, some rooms even feature music from the 40’s. Priced fairly for the time you will spend here. If you’ve never been in a submarine, definitely check out the only unmodified WWII sub left!