U-505 (IX C U-Boat) - Chicago, Illinois - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

The U-505 was constructed starting June 1940 and launched May 1941. The U505 was involved in 12 patrols sinking 8 ships. On June 4, 1944 while on patrol off the west coast of Africa the U-505 was captured by a U.S. Navy task force led by the U.S.S. Chatelain. This was the first ship capture the U.S. Navy had since the War of 1812. When the u-boat was captured many classified documents were also recovered which aided the Allied forces in breaking codes used in U-boat operations.

The U-505 has been restored and is on display at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry. In addition the the normal museum admission a tour of the interior of the u-boat is $5 additional and is worth the visit.

Street address: Chicago Museum of Science and Industry Jackson Park Chicago, Illinois County / Borough / Parish: Cook County Year listed: 1989 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering Periods of significance: 1925-1949 Historic function: Defense - Naval Facility Current function: Recreation And Culture - Museum Privately owned?: yes Season start / Season finish: From: 01/01/2007 To: 12/31/2007 Hours of operation: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Secondary Website 1: [Web Link] Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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