james127 Posted February 13, 2020 Share #1 Posted February 13, 2020 I had a chance a few months back to go through the U-505 at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. Very cool place. If you're ever in the area, I would highly recommend it. The tour feels a bit rushed, but you don't get many chances to go inside a German U-boat especially given that this is the only one in the U.S. Below is a video of my visit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OOYhp48Fwc&t=37s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collectsmedals Posted February 13, 2020 Share #2 Posted February 13, 2020 Great video, thank you! I went on board the U-505 back in 1977 when I was stationed at Great Lakes Naval Base. Back then the U-505 was still outdoors and there was no "tour", you just got to wander through the boat alone. I went back in 2018, the museum is fabulous and very well done, but as James said, you don't get to spend much time inside the submarine itself on the tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collectsmedals Posted February 13, 2020 Share #3 Posted February 13, 2020 I also have a commemorative from the dedication when the U-505 was brought to Chicago in 1954. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundance Posted February 15, 2020 Share #4 Posted February 15, 2020 Great video. Thanks as usual - please keep them coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobgee Posted February 15, 2020 Share #5 Posted February 15, 2020 Great history video Thanks for posting. . In 1945/46 the U-505 was in New York City, open to the public and my Dad took me on a tour. One of the things that I'm sure influenced my life-long interest in military history. Bobgee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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