The U505 was captured in 1944 off the West coast of Africa. In 1954 it was brought to Chicago and put on display at the Museum of Science and Industry. I toured it as a young boy probably around 1960. It is currently in the process of being moved from it's outdoors display due to deterioration from 50 years of Chicago weather. A new underground climate controlled display is being created near the Northeast corner of the museum. The U505's location is at the East of the museum, about half way through it's move. The underground pit is being dug and support structures built.

During the move the sub was slowly raised with hydraulic jacks and placed on wheeled dollies. It was moved slowly and carefully. It now needs to be moved from the East side of the museum to the North side, positioned and lowered into the pit.

These photos were taken on two gorgeous days, April 12 and 19.

Hope you all enjoy the photos.