When America Captured a Nazi U-Boat

The story of U-505's capture is amazing, but the Allied plan to avoid U-boats with shops made of ice is just... exactly why I love mid-century history! U-505 is at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry, which is well worth a visit.
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[@Skylabz0rz]

YES! She's back! Welcome back Amy. Thank you for your time and dedication to researching your videos and bringing them to us. Space related or not, these videos are great!

[@dagwoodsystems]

Love this woman

[@davidabbett7011]

❤

[@danmiller6761]

Seconded

[@spaceflyer4427]

Welcome back, Amy! Another AWESOME video.👍

[@jsbrads1]

Great videos. Where is the cat?

[@patrickchambers5999]

I'm 78 and grew up within walking distance of the Museum. I can remember watching them move the U-505 from Lake Michigan across the Outer Drive at night to get it to where it first lay outside the museum. For many years admission to the Museum was free and I spent many a day going through the various exhibits including the sub and coal mine.

[@mhmt1453]

It’s good to have you back, Amy. Don’t listen to the trolls and detractors, you have many people who appreciate your efforts, and will always support you. Take your time, do what makes you happy, and remember there are many more people who care about you! Go Amy!!

[@RockinRobbins13]

Detractors and trolls are validation that you are doing great work. Some small people hate achievers.

[@michaeldamolsen]

"Don’t listen to the trolls and detractors..." - This is good advice. The best compromise is that one that leaves everyone equally unhappy, so goes the saying. It is impossible to please everyone.

[@nerfo2]

I'd never heard of this channel before but subscribe to things like Technology Connections, Scott Manley, Astrum, Aging Wheels, TechMoan, The History Guy, and a bunch of other stuff like that. I saw the "Vintage Space Is Back" video a few days ago and wondered if it was space, like outer space, or space as in "this room is a space full of vintage stuff." It's about old space stuff! And I'd totally watch videos about air espionage. Cold war tech is ridiculously cool. I'm not surprised there are trolls, though.

[@RockinRobbins13]

@@nerfo2 This channel can stand toe to toe with all of those. Amy's observations are always great.

[@gmcjetpilot]

Welcome back. I'm down for different technical but non space videos. You are a good story teller.

[@jacobrogers2214]

I love that this is like "Technology Connections" for non-household technology and systems. The limitations of the past have us so many clever solutions.

[@IndyJay53]

Through the magic of capturing two of them, we have an already-taken-apart sub right here!

[@counterstrifekid]

We officially need to find a way to get them to do a video together.

[@drmaudio]

You write a compelling script that keeps history engaging and entertaining, and are an excellent presenter. It's very enjoyable to watch. It's good to have you back.

[@SledgeFox]

👍

[@AdrianDowthwaite]

Agree whole heartedly with you.

[@BarryH1701]

Between you, Indy Neidel, Drachinifel and the producers of Dark Seas, Dark Skies, etc. I have grown to love history more than ever.

[@sdelmonte]

Another Indy fan here

[@eannamcnamara9338]

​@@sdelmonte who ready for the next 3 years of korea?!

[@thomaswakefield6889]

Dark Seas doesn't always get their facts straight on historical accounts

[@simongeard4824]

I do love Drach's work... I've been watching a lot of his stuff lately, and his dry sense of humour always goes down a treat.

[@stringtheorysucks]

I love Drachinifel as well. He recently did an episode about U505 as well.

[@corran22]

The U-505 is so great. The current exhibit is so much better than it was when it was staged outside and was being ravaged by the elements for decades. It's beautiful now.

[@NickCBax]

Yup. When I was there I got to U-505 late in the day and had to leave before I visited the full thing. I took advantage of the Museum’s offer to come back the next day for free and made a beeline to the U-505 exhibit.

[@imperial_corner]

I've missed you so much!

[@JaimieBar]

I hope to have the same kind of arc in my professional life.

[@markkravig7410]

Thanks. Glad you’re back. 😺 16:29

[@calvingifford9442]

I haven't seen it since I was in grade school in the late '70's. Hope to see it sometime in it's new home.

[@PeasGraveny]

Glad to ser Amy back and as infectiously enthusiastic as ever.

[@arjovenzia]

Your interpretations of history deserve far more scope than just Apollo/Gemini. Go nuts, spread your wings, tell interesting stories. Your very good at it, I'm happy to hear your voice again. Best of luck!

[@52split]

I visited from the UK in 2003 to see U-505. It had been there since the 50s. The day I visited it was close for painting. Just my luck! Welcome back Amy!

[@snizami]

Getting onto an UNFAMILIAR sub; that its OWN crew just abandoned; because damage YOU caused made it take on water, only to then close the hatch behind you so you can rummage in peace... is insanely gutsy!

[@gregorychaney7604]

ABSOLUTELY!!!

[@joshsater4044]

Not to mention that the men who did this jumped into a sub with no power, pitch black, and none of them had ever been on a submarine before.

[@mjsmith1223]

And any markings are in German. Amazing.

[@PeteOtton]

They did open a valve to let water in. Luckily they dropped the cover right there instead of carrying it out of the sub and dropping into the sea.

[@sethjones5250]

Sub might be haunted btw

[@AdamKent814]

0:03 Really glad to see back on KZbin 😊

[@hondwelt]

There is a legendary german movie called Das Boot from 1982, I really recommend giving it a try.

[@whisthpo]

If possible, watch the 'Complete Edition'.....

[@usaturnuranus]

Das Boot. Hands down the finest U-Boat movie ever made, and that by a good margin. There have been some really good sub movies, but I'd say 'DB' is the high water mark for the genre...or would that be the deep water mark?

[@lakrids-pibe]

The six part mini series for TV is even better. Even if it's made for the small screen.

[@Blinkerd00d]

I learned about, "Das Boot" from Klaus. He also taught me about, 'The Little Girl and The Little Person.'

[@ianbrett3276]

Steve Spielberg borrowed that sub for Raiders of The Lost Ark

[@nynthworld4152]

Amy is super cool👍

[@redphillips3924]

Who TF doesn't completely adore her?

[@Tishers]

I revisited the Museum of Science and Industry about two years ago. The new exhibition of the U-505 was spectacular! I remember as a child in the 1970's that we would go there every year (living 30 miles away). Way back then the U-505 was outside and you accessed it through the hole cut in the side of the hull. It was cold, damp and had rust stains inside from the leaks caused by the rain. I was fortunate to have a manager who once was a mechanic on a U boat during the war; He had been taken as a POW and after the war ended he was repatriated back to Germany, only to apply for immigration status and US citizenship. He would speak sometimes about the difficulties of maintaining U boat engines while on long patrols.

[@williammoreno2378]

Ms. Teitel, Excellent presentation! I toured U-505 in 1974 while posted at Naval Station, Great Lakes, it still being in its previous location. It's been a while, and its nice to see you back. Continue your excellent work.

[@machine2747]

Great to see you making videos again.

[@chapposa]

Amy I thoroughly enjoyed this thank you ☺

[@rames1651]

At 6:51, that's a cold-war assault carrier LPH-7. You want CVE-60. Good stuff, otherwise, and it's great to have you back.

[@spencerjoplin2885]

Yeah, it seemed odd to have a 1978 photo when all the other photos were from the 1940s.

[@rrpilot]

You beat me to it!....lol

[@rogerb3654]

Plus...the helicopters on deck give it away 🚁🚁🚁

[@StuartdeHaro]

I will never forget the first time I saw U-505. Walking around that corner and staring right down the entire length of the submarine gave me chills. I've got goosebumps just thinking about it now.

[@brianhaygood183]

I saw it when it was outside. This looks like a far better display that allows you to see a lot more of it.

[@RyJones]

Museum of Science and Industry was a field trip I took several times as a kid in Indiana. Great place.

[@lucash8234]

I took the trip several times as a suburban Chicago kid.

[@zumbinisgm]

Me, too. Back then, U-505 was displayed out of doors, but now is housed in it's own building attached to the Museum.

[@brianarbenz1329]

We went there on a school trip in 1969. It was fantastic! (I’m from far southern Indiana.)

[@jblob5764]

Oregon has one too. Has a US submarine you can go aboard and check out

[@zumbinisgm]

@@jblob5764 I didn't know that!

[@siripornhollar2110]

My father was a PBY Catalina Aviation Ordnanceman/gunner in WW2. He spent many hours flying the east coast of the US hunting Uboats. Thanks for another interesting video.

[@gregmatherne5223]

The story of the Pykrete aircraft carrier is one of my favorite crazy WWII stories and any content about it is always a must watch for me. You do a great job of building together two great stories here, about the U-boats that called for the Pykrete ship in the first place and the Pykrete ship itself.

[@nco_gets_it]

the concept is not the crazy part. The crazy part was the desperation that led to even considering it.

[@johncheresna]

You beat me to it. IMHO it was a good idea that should have been implemented.

[@deanallenjones]

A UK pop science show called "brainiacs" made some and tested it in different ways each week. It was amazingly robust

[@christopherreed4723]

My favorite is the "Bates 8-Barrel Bottle Thrower".

[@steveschritz1823]

They played with Pykrete on Mythbusters, was a good episode

[@chrishampton4749]

Sooo great to have you back! I always enjoy your videos! ❤

[@mycosys]

You should REALLY start with the story you love, excited Amy is positively infectious

[@inshadowz]

Welcome back! This piece shows clearly that you can make non-space videos every bit as interesting as your space videos. The naysayers who abandoned ship don't know what they're missing out on. It's not just about vintage *space*, it's a space for *vintage* stuff. Keep going, I'm happy to be on board 😊

[@mattrodda1975]

Welcome back Amy! Glad you’re in a better place, and I for one am excited for the content variety. Good luck with the new endeavour!

[@chuckratkay43]

SO nice to have you back, AND with a more diverse content ! 🙌

[@chrisparkin6894]

Great to have you back

[@friendofcoal]

The U505 is a nice exhibit to visit.... I was impressed with the actual pressure hull.

[@stevenszmek7007]

VERY nice to have you back here !!! ... and very nice to hear that you continue with writing !

[@1crustyoldmsgtretired870]

We used to go to the Museum of Science and Industry every year for my birthday between 1968 to 1973. The U505 and the coal mine exhibit were my favorites! It's nice to see it's still there and being cared for.

[@dragonmac1234]

It's good to see you back Amy, I always enjoy your trips into history❤

[@georgewmartinez-song]

The stories you tell are fascinating. They always have been.

[@bobreiss1]

I remember thinking that the U505 was the BEST exhibit in the entire Museum! I also remember reading ADM Gallery’s book about the capture. It's been a long time but, as I recall, it was pretty gripping.

[@PeteOtton]

I seem to recall they were insulted by the tug assuming that the Guadalcanal was the one in need of the tow.

[@vaalrus]

Project Habakkuk is a fascinating story, the Mythbusters dabbling with Pycrete not so much. The BBC did a lovely DocuDrama back in and I was entralled about this little experiment in my backyard. (For given larger definitions of back yard… )

[@nilesoien7867]

Nice. I like your style. It’s refreshing that you openly state that content generation isn’t always a bed of roses, and I think your stuff is high quality.

[@danielhasler4303]

I grew up in Chicago, that museum is outstanding. Seen the u505 many times. My class met the man who shut the valves when she was scuttled

[@JoeKrol]

Shared bunks. We referred to that as “hot racking”. You essentially were sharing EVERY bodily fluid imaginable with your bunk mates. Remember fresh and even grey water is a luxury aboard ships especially then. So there was no laundry (especially for enlisted). The inside of that beautiful museum piece was how that boat looked when it was first pushed into the ocean. An hour after it was fueled and manned everything painted white started to yellow. It was was and is amazing how the submariners (sometimes referred to as bubble heads) lived and worked. Great video Amy and so glad to see you back.

[@jongoldsby]

I have seen the U-505 , however visit the USS Cod SS-224 in Cleveland Ohio docked on Lake Erie. Unlike the U-505 with a door cut through the hull, the Cod is still in the water and operational. You board the sub the way the sailors did in WWII by climbing through the conning tower.

[@annonymat]

OMG You are back!!!!!!! I've been recommending your older videos to a friend just 3 days ago!!!!! Glad to have you back.

[@cnb1971]

Glad to see you back Amy 🎉🎉. The brother of Geoffrey Pyke is a chap called Professor Magnus Pyke who was another brilliant man. He was also the Mad scientist to a generation of children in the 70’s like myself, abit like a Bill Nye for the UK. He was also on the Thomas Dolby song ‘Blinded me with Science’. I mean not in Sir Christophe Lee’s wartime or musical legendary status, but still pretty cool!

[@donb7113]

The father of one of my supervisors in the Air Force was a civilian electrician, and helped build the Bismarck. Later his job was to help build the new type XXl U-Boat. He and others in the factory near Hamburg were afraid that this new sub would just lengthen the war, so the began to find “problems” with the construction of the subs. For him it was to create electrical issues to delay the deployment of the new U-Boat. Only 5 type XXl’s made it into service.

[@christophertibbs1751]

I grew up in Chicago and one of my favorite museums in that wonderful city is the museum of science and industry. Every time I went there always went to see the U505. After I moved to Jacksonville Florida in 2001 around that time that's when they decide to move the 505 into a new facilities that was going to be partially underground. The story of the capture of the u-boats is a very interesting story that they should make a movie of. It was the first enemy vessel that we captured since 1812. Congratulations Amy for going to the science and industry and seeing how wonderful that museum is. The next time you go to the museum Amy please take the time to see Apollo 8.

[@maciek_k.cichon]

It's vintage! And Habakuk was spacious. U-boot not so much. Good to see you back!

[@AkatsuVentures]

Seeing Amy back makes me happy in my tum tum. A breath of fresh air 😊

[@rico_cavalierie]

It's already been said a thousand times. You make what you do look easy, You have the charisma to carry it through and make watching your videos time well spent. Thank You.

[@Godzukidan]

Looks bigger than I thought it was. Please do more Amy. 😎👍

[@ryanflyhigh36]

Welcome Back!!! 🙌🏼😎🤘🏼

[@beresfordthompson1370]

It is so good to see you back and you haven’t lost your incredible intellectual and professional delivery on the topics you cover. Well researched, informative and presented to perfection. So glad you’re back with us Amy, keep up the great work that you do.

[@Nightwyn]

This is Rad! Vintage Space, WWII experiments and WWII submarines. I never expected those areas in my Venn diagram of interests to overlap like this. Your interest and excitement is contagious!

[@gunnardannehl372]

How good you are back! Amy, you have a real charming way to present historical content. One of the finest youtube channels.

[@eyerollthereforeiam1709]

Welcome back, Amy. I discovered your channel for the 60's NASA Stuff, but I've enjoyed your other content too. Keep up your quality, and I'm in.

[@Viniter]

If you get to visit Estonia I recommend stopping by the Maritime Museum in Tallinn. They also have a WWII sub you can board - the EML Lembit.

[@boredgrass]

It was a great pleasure! I'm so so happy you are back! Fair winds and following seas for your journey!

[@engineer27mv68]

Trivia about pykrete and ice warships: Dr. Magnus Pyke, Geoffrey Pyke's first cousin, wrote about this project in his book Butter Side Up! Magnus Pyke was a famous science educator in the UK and is also known as the professor who keeps saying "Science!" in the Thomas Dolby video "She Blinded Me with Science."

[@kevinp1904]

Thank you for the history transfer! Have a wonderful day and remember “ Keep doing what makes you happy”.

[@narrator69]

Very proud to be an Albertan after hearing they tested this idea here.

[@meinkamph5327]

I've missed you every day ❤❤❤

[@SorenDK1976]

Welcome back Amy 🙂Good to have you back, and I very much look forward to more videos from you!!

[@betabenja]

glad to see you back

[@vaderdudenator1]

Hell yeah mid century naval content. Right up there with the space program

[@-.._.-_...-_.._-..__..._.-.-.-]

I love learning! I'm so happy you're back.

[@maxsmodels]

I have toured it a few times including when it was still outside. Makes me glad I was not in the kriegsmarine.

[@FrankJaeger803]

Well worth the wait!! Welcome back, great work as awlays :)

[@bobknull7502]

When I was in grade school, I am 70, we traveled 90 miles to the museum on a field trip. Got to tour the sub but this is the first time that I have heard the whole story.

[@GCubedProductions]

Awesome to see how a trip to a museum turned into such a fascinating video.

[@clmit47]

Great to see you back loved this story

[@pecak]

Hey! Good to see you back and thanks for an interesting video!

[@jackbagley640]

U-505 is classic! I love to tour it every time I go home to Chicago. Great to see new content, Amy! Welcome back!

[@douglasbarr552]

What a cool story, in a great look at this old war relic. Thanks for your efforts on this one, I found it quite interesting 😊👍

[@PlainlyDifficult]

Awesome video!! As a side note if you need music let me know!!

[@SubvertTheState]

I don't know if this kind of video is what you were worried about with its reception. But this is exactly the kind of stuff I subbed for haha. This era was full of experimentation, no matter how novel. Like sticking an entire nuclear reactor, shielding and all, into a submarine and locking all the nervous sailors in.

[@VincentGroenewold]

There seems to be a (minority?) that only ever want space stuff and start complaining when it's not why... nooooo idea, this is awesome!

[@toddyampol1088]

Welcome back! I remember visiting U-505 several times as a kid in the 1970’s/80’s. As you & others have mentioned, it was housed outdoors and not in great shape. Glad to hear they created a better home for it. Thanks for all of your research & fascinating presentation!

[@MrAshleyR]

She's back!

[@Pheorize]

It's lovely to see to back, Amy! I used to watch your every upload "back in the day" and really loved it. Glad to see that you seem well and that you're back to making videos on this channel again! Cheers. :)

[@evilben3810]

we back!

[@caspiansfriend]

Content reigns supreme, sure (and you content is amazing!) But also your script and your delivery of said script is truly World Class! IMHO. wow!! And, your production value...wow! so good! Glad I discovered your channel!

[@MinneapolisRaven]

The should have named the U505 gallery after Captain Gallery, The Gallery Gallery. So happy to see you back and sharing your incredible work! ❤

[@jgoshert]

I grew up going to Chicago to see the sub at the museum. I remember they had little souvenir machines that would make you a wax model of the submarine. Thanks for the walk down memory lane and the great video.

[@GaryVills]

I had no idea this channel is 11 years old, I can definitely understand why a vacation was needed. It’s great to see the views pick up strong, as always great work!

[@kevinkirkland8762]

Great to have you back! Love the interesting history stuff, even when it's not space related. Ignore the noise, be true to you! When you're excited, the fans you want will be excited. The others can go pound sand!

[@douglasboyle6544]

Welcome back! I went to the Museum of Science and Industry many times over the years and I recall seeing U505 when it was outside, when I heard that they had moved it inside and restored it I went back and it was indeed very impressive. My favorite thing about it was during the restoration the museum tried to track down missing parts and ultimately reached out to the German companies that worked on the sub originally as many were still around in various forms. Hoping to get information about parts and equipment they were surprised when almost all of the companies not only agreed to provide data but many also provided artifacts and or recreated parts for the museum to use in the restoration.

[@Jon651]

Daniel Gallery of U-505 fame was also an author. He wrote many comedic works centering on life in the US Navy, and I read all of his books I could get ahold of as a boy growing up.

[@jonranper]

Yay! Great video! Keep them coming. Love You Amy!

[@nativecascadian4141]

🎉🎉🎉 It's so great to have you back! Nothing but love for your channel and all your hard work.🎉🎉🎉

[@NickCBax]

Thank you for sharing the research for the ship made of ice. It’s quite a fascinating reminder that not all research projects come to live, and not necessarily due to their own failure.

[@IndoorRailfan]

Welcome back!!!!!!

[@defractmedia]

Your writing style and presentation is truly flawless, so glad you are back! Cant wait to watch more of your videos in the coming months!

[@joelmiller7]

Nice!!! So enjoy your content and format. Vintage is vintage and we can’t forget where we came from - how many memories of endeavors are lost to the speed of today’s innovation- yet just like fashion - old ideas are renewed again and revisited with the latest technology.

[@brianball6670]

WOW! My family stayed at Patricia Lake Bungalows in 2005. I had no idea what lurked below while my daughter & I canoed around the shoreline.

[@thomasdarwin6174]

Hard to imagine U-Boats so close to the US off the East Coast, in the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico but they were there lurking ready to strike.

[@stephenchappell7512]

The movie 'Murphy's War' features one raiding off the Venezuelan coast

[@Matthew-ju3nk]

You rock Amy! I can always count on you to deliver fascinating history and information with a brilliant smile. The tube is a little brighter now that you are back.

[@mwillgo]

Love seeing you back. History content is always appreciated. I was able to visit the U-505 many years ago. It was so cool to explore.

[@FlynBrian]

One of my favorite Canadians is BACK! Some day I'll find my way to see U-505.

[@stephenchappell7512]

Indeed Amy's right up there with fellow Cannuck Jew William Shatner

[@johngrubb1590]

Glad you are back Amy, your take on history is great and I love the way you tell these stories from history.

[@jamesfrangione8448]

Awesome!!! Loved it!!! So good to have you back, Amy! 👏👏👏👏

[@ModerateHipster]

Fascinating stories! I didn't realize a U-boat was in a museum. And I'd heard of the ice ships but didn't know the details. So great to to have you back, Amy! Keep it up!

[@chairbornefobbit]

Welcome back! Great video. Didn't even know how much I missed your style til I saw the explanation video. I'll be here to watch anything vintage! 👍

[@Ricketik65]

So glad to have you back and with another fascinating video! Keep it up, Amy, a lot of people enjoy your channel.