Chicago submarine u 505

Finding and destroying the sub would save Allied lives and supplies; capturing it could help win the war by cracking the U-boat mystery—but only if the Germans thought the sub had sunk. Securing the U- and keeping the capture secret was the key. The U- submarine has amazed Museum guests since , and now has a captivating exhibit to match its scale and dramatic capture. How did U-boat technology work? What was life like on the sub? How was the capture kept secret?

This riveting wartime story comes alive. The exhibit is accessible to wheelchairs, Segways and strollers. Optional on-board tours have limited accessibility. See accessibility notes. Journey into the wild and awe-inspiring continent at the bottom of the world.

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Top review. I grew up on the other side of it's longtime Chicago "dry dock" in Jackson Park, and across from 57th St. Beach, outside of The Museum of Science and Industry. A fun walk across a golf course, past some boat harbors, over the old stone bridge that Jake and Elwood run the Nazis off of with the Bluesmobile, and you there you were, standing in front of it.

And old and partial fence around it gave the kids another giant old iron war relic to climb on, walk the decks, sit at the anti-aircraft guns, etc. The official tour the museum gave was great with everything left in place like the crew was going about the day when captured.

Details Edit. Country of origin United States. Technical specs Edit. Color Black and White. Contribute to this page Suggest an edit or add missing content. Top Gap. In April , the boat began its complex move from the southeast side of the Museum to the northeast side of the building with the help of 18 self-powered dollies, guided by remote control, moving one inch per minute.

The U- was moved more than 1, feet, over the course of several days, and had to make several degree turns. It was lowered, four inches at a time, into its new home—the underground exhibit space, which measures 75 x feet and feet deep. The 35,square-foot U- exhibit is included in Museum Entry. The optional on-board tour of the sub, however, requires an additional timed-entry ticket, which can be included in the Museum Explorer ticket packages.

Capacity is limited. For quick entry into the Museum, guests are encouraged to buy Museum tickets online at msichicago. The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago MSI , one of the largest science museums in the world, offers world-class and uniquely interactive experiences that inspire inventive genius and foster curiosity. Come visit and find your inspiration! The Museum is grateful for the support of its donors and guests, who make its work possible. For more information, visit msichicago.

Guests can get a glimpse of the crew bunks in the torpedo room of the U-