A Submarine for All, Chicago's U-505-- Part 1: The First Enemy Ship Captured on the High Seas Since the War of 1812

From the Nov. 8, 2019, Chicago Tribune.

Of the many exhibits in the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry, the World War II German U-505 (U-boat submarine) continues to be one of its most popular and most intriguing.  This submarine has a very interesting history.

It is the original 252-foot long, 1,120 ton submarine which was part of Germany's over 1,000 sub strong fleet that sank 2,779 Allied ships and almost turned the course of World War II.

It draws visitors not only from the Chicago area, but also from around the country and the world.  It also has a large complement of volunteers.

The U-505 was the first enemy warship commandeered on the high seas by the U.S. Navy since the War of 1812 and was taken off the coast of what then was French Morocco two days before the D-Day invasion.

According to U-boat.net, there are just four U-boats in existence today, including the U-505.

--GreGen