One of the most unique museum exhibits in Chicago is that of the WW II German submarine

U 505


Deck of the U 505, seen from landing of staircase leading to the exhibit and floor below







Forward deck, portside







Starboard hull







Starboard hull, viewed from the floor of the exhibit hall
Foreground, bottom: inner works of a torpedo







Anti-aircraft guns - on the bridge, 2 twin 20 mm guns, below one 37 mm gun







Conning Tower








Port bow







Starboard bow with torpedo







Torpedo, loess







Aft torpedo room







Aft torpedo room bulkhead and hatch







Entry to engine room







Engine room interior







Docent leading tour.







Enigma machine




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