![]() They discover just how crowded life was on board this vessel, as well as the intricate mechanics that made the sub function. Led by an exhibit guide, guests are able to view authentically recreated crewmen bunks and the galley, wedged in among the mechanical workings of the sub. ![]() Those who have purchased tickets for the optional on-board tour take a journey back in time to see just how the crew of a submarine lived and worked on the high seas during World War II. Dramatic lighting effects make the sub seem as if it is still prowling the depths of the Atlantic. Then comes the exciting moment when they turn a corner to first encounter the 700-ton, 252-foot U- 505 “face to face.” The exterior of the sub has been completely refurbished, and with exacting research, it has been returned to its original paint colors. Through special effects, re-enactments, archival footage of the day of capture and amazing sound effects, guests will wind through the exhibit and follow along with the story of the boat’s capture on June 4, 1944. Gallery was determined not only to find a German U-boat as it was prowling the dangerous seas, but also to capture and bring it back for its wealth of intelligence information Navy Captain Daniel Gallery, a Chicagoan, led one of these groups, Hunter-Killer Task Group 22.3. ![]() Guests learn about the use of U-boats as a deadly tactic in keeping necessary supplies from the Allies and about the naval task groups that were formed to hunt down the German subs. The exhibit begins by immersing guests into the history and milestones of World War II, Hitler’s drive for control and the Battle of the Atlantic. This exhibit is a testimony to the strength, courage and leadership of the brave men and women who fought for the United States in World War II.” ![]() “At MSI, we are so proud to be the steward of this amazing and historic artifact and to surround it with an interactive exhibit that is worthy of telling that story. “The U- 505 has been a Museum favorite since 1954, with millions visiting to learn its story,” said David Mosena, president and CEO of the Museum of Science and Industry. The sub is now the world’s only remaining Type IX-C submarine and a National Historic Landmark. The U- 505 Submarine exhibit offers multiple interactive units, nearly 200 artifacts, archival newspapers and photography, videos narrated by Bill Kurtis, radio transmissions, re-enactments of key events, dramatic artwork, as well as exciting testimonials from the veterans of Task Group 22.3 who made the remarkable capture. ![]() The museum's other exhibits include the conning tower of the USS Parche (SS-384) submarine (which visitors may enter), a Kaiten torpedo, and a 40 mm Quad gun, along with Poseidon C-3 and Regulus I missiles.The story of the U-505 is told in a dramatic, 35,000-square-foot exhibitĬHICAGO-The Museum of Science and Industry’s beloved U- 505 submarine has resurfaced in an amazing indoor exhibition that showcases the story of the German sub’s legendary capture in World War II and explores technology and life aboard the vessel. The park's museum features exhibits and artifacts about submarines and the history of the United States Submarine Service, including detailed models, weapon systems, photographs, paintings, battleflags, recruiting posters and a memorial honoring the 52 American submarines and the more than 3,500 submariners lost during World War II. Visitors can tour the submarine with an audio narration of life in the vessel during World War II. The submarine is owned and operated by the Pacific Fleet Submarine Memorial Association, and is now part of the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park in Pearl Harbor, on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Jane Gawne, wife of Captain James Orville Gawne and commissioned on, Commander Joseph H. Since 1981, it has been open to public tours at the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, next to the USS Arizona Memorial Visitor Center.īowfin was laid down by the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard at Kittery, Maine on 23 July 1942 launched on 7 December 1942 by Mrs. USS Bowfin (SS/AGSS-287), Balao-class submarine, was a ship of the United States Navy named for the bowfin, a voracious, predatory fish native to the Great Lakes, the Mississippi valley, and nearby waters. ![]()
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