U-505

U-505 is a German German submarine from World War II, notable for being captured by Allied forces in 1944. It was one of the few U-boats captured mostly intact, providing valuable intelligence on German submarine technology and tactics. The U-505 was eventually transported to the United States, where it is now a museum exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. Its preservation offers insights into naval warfare, submarine design, and WWII history, making it a significant artifact for education and public understanding of wartime innovation and strategy.