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         The life and times of Mark and Paula Persons
Thursday, June 21, 2012: (Longest day and shortest night of the year)  Paula and Mark were off to tour the Wisconsin Maritime Museum in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

The USS Cobia (ko'-bee-ah) is tied up there.

Submarines were built there during World War II. 

On display for everyone to see is one of the same class of submarines that were built during that period.
The radio room and instruments aboard were genuine from 70 years ago.  With a compliment of 86 men, subs like this would stay at sea for 1 to 2 months.  Cramped quarters. 
This wouldn't be a WWII vessel without pinups, especially the one on the right that is of Betty Grable. 
While in Manitowoc, Mark and Paula saw the Badger come into port.  She is a ferry taking people and automobiles across Lake Michigan to Ludington, Michigan.  The trip takes 4 hours and crosses between the eastern and central time zones. 
Then it was off to Wausau, Wisconsin, to visit with Jim and Mary Zastrow.  Jim is a retired radio broadcast engineer. 

They dined at the Chang Garden Chinese restaurant.  It is a highly rated place.  Great food.  Open 7 day a week.

Quote of the day:  A fun time was had by all.   Mark    < Back to previous story Ahead to next story >

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