You can try on a 'hatch' for size before you go into the sub. There will be 7 of these to go through.

All Aboard

This man served on the COBIA during WWII. He was there for a reunion of the crew.

The forward torpedo room. Note the bunks over the torpedos.

Another shot of the bunks. Because of their work schedules, the bunks were shared.

The aft torpedo room.

One of the two toilets on board. These were luxuries that the German and Japanese subs didn't have. In order to flush, one had to open 7 valves in the correct order, or the contents came up instead of going down.

The 'Officers galley'.

The officers 'day room'. They took their meals here and was their place of relaxation.

The only person on board with their own personal area was the captain. Not too luxurious, eh?

Part of the control room directly under the conning tower.

Wheels used to steer the ship. In heavy seas, it took two men to turn one of them.

The crew day room. Meals were taken here and it was their place to relax. They ate better than any other branch of the military. By the way, smoking on board was allowed.

Bunks were placed wherever there was any empty space. Because of the amount of water that could be processed, each sailor got one bath a week (except for the cook, who was allowed more).

The diesel engine that charged the batteries. Temperature in the bulk of the sub was slightly above 100 degrees normally. It was hotter in the engine room.

The other toilet.

The aft torpedo room.

Back to the fresh air and sunshine.