Re: U-505, non alfa but . ..

[Ed Lutz <montjuic@domain.elided>]

I can confirm the story. I have been on that sub a few times and always 
find it very interesting. For a real dose of the realities of sub warfare 
first watch Das Boot, then visit the U505 in Chicago. It sent cold shivers 
through me.
My memory tells me that it was off Africa that the boat was captured but my 
last visit was many years ago so I'm not 100% sure. If you can get there, 
do so. The museum has a very informative display detailing how the boat was 
captured, what life on the boat was like, and the effort involved in 
getting it to the museum. A must visit for any military history buff who 
finds himself in the area.

Ed

At 02:07 PM 3/14/00 -0500, you wrote:

>Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2000 20:04:23 +0200
>From: Wille R in Scandinavia <veloce@domain.elided>
>Subject:
>
>Sorry to bother you, but I have a question for the US Alfisti.
>
>During WWII my late uncle was in the Royal Navy and he was often
>telling stories about a sub-marine that was capturerd by the US
>Navy and brought to Chicago!!! He told me that it is a museum
>now and that it was in quite good condition. The number of the sub
>was U-505, German fleet. He also told me (when I was i kid in the
>- -40's) that the sub was captured outside Africa??? and brought to
>Boston?
>
>Anybody on the digest who knows or can confirm or deny this. Once
>again, sorry to take your time from the Alfa topics.
>
>Saluti          Wille R in Scandinavia
>
>Alfa Romeo 1750 Spider Veloce 1967
>Alfa Romeo 145 Super 1995

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