The U-505 submarine, captured by the US Navy in June 1944, completed 12 patrols and sank eight enemy vessels. It is displayed at Chicago's Griffin Museum of Science and Industry as the only intact German submarine captured during World War II. The vessel was built in Hamburg, commissioned in 1941, and underwent restoration after its use as a target at Portsmouth Navy Yard. At 252 feet long, the submarine allows visitors to explore areas such as the control room and crew bunks, highlighting life aboard for its 59 crew members.
The submarine U-505 served 12 patrols and sank eight enemy ships before being captured by the US Navy on June 4, 1944.
U-505 is the only intact German submarine captured by US forces during World War II and is now displayed at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago.
Visitors to the U-505 can explore the control room and bunks that accommodated a crew of 59 men, showcasing life aboard the submarine.
The U-boat's design features a steel floor and a top deck made of pinewood treated with wood tar, aiding in camouflage and preservation.
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