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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