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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:submarine
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
8
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:World_War_II_submarine
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| gptkbp:acquisition |
gptkb:Operation_Tidal_Wave
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| gptkbp:armament |
torpedoes
anti-aircraft guns 6 torpedo tubes deck gun 1 deck gun |
| gptkbp:artifacts |
gptkb:U-boat_Enigma_machine
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| gptkbp:beam |
6.86 meters
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| gptkbp:caliber |
20 mm
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| gptkbp:casualties |
gptkb:none
gptkb:11 11 crew members |
| gptkbp:collection |
gptkb:Museum_of_Science_and_Industry
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| gptkbp:collects |
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkb:battle gptkb:USS_Guadalcanal June 4, 1944 |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Fritz-Julius_Lemp
gptkb:1942 gptkb:1944 gptkb:Kapitänleutnant_Hermann_Witte gptkb:Kapitänleutnant_Peter_Zschech gptkb:Lieutenant_Commander_Fritz-Julius_Lemp gptkb:Kapitanleutnant_Fritz-Julius_Lemp gptkb:Korvettenkapitän_Hans-Joachim_Hübner June 1942 11 patrols 5 patrols Kapitanleutnant Hans-Joachim Hesse Kapitanleutnant Peter Zschech Lieutenant Commander Albert Ernst |
| gptkbp:commissioned |
gptkb:1942
1941 May 1941 May 1942 |
| gptkbp:community_engagement |
local events
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| gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
gptkb:memorial
Museum ship ongoing Ongoing maintenance and conservation. |
| gptkbp:constructed_in |
gptkb:Deutsche_Werft_AG
gptkb:Deutsche_Werft |
| gptkbp:crew |
gptkb:Fritz-Julius_Lemp
gptkb:44 44 men trained in naval warfare tactics Captured by U. S. Navy personnel. 45 crew members |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired films and books
Inspiration for books and films about submarines. |
| gptkbp:decommissioned |
gptkb:1944
gptkb:battle 1945 Allied merchant ships |
| gptkbp:defeated |
gptkb:1944
1945 May 1945 to the United States Navy |
| gptkbp:depth |
230 meters
|
| gptkbp:died |
gptkb:World_War_II
|
| gptkbp:displacement |
1,120 tons
1,100 tons 1,120 tons (surfaced) 1,232 tons (submerged) 1,120 tons surfaced 1,232 tons submerged |
| gptkbp:documentary |
subject of several documentaries
|
| gptkbp:draft_year |
4.74 meters
|
| gptkbp:educational_programs |
gptkb:stock_market_index
offered at museum Programs about submarine warfare. |
| gptkbp:engine |
MAN M6 V 40/46
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| gptkbp:engine_type |
Diesel-electric
MAN M6 V 40/46 diesel engines |
| gptkbp:exhibition |
gptkb:1954
gptkb:2005 interactive displays on display September 2005 September 25, 1954 World War II naval warfare Permanent exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry Naval history exhibit U-505 exhibit at Museum of Science and Industry featured in naval history exhibits |
| gptkbp:exhibits |
submarine exhibit
|
| gptkbp:famous_for |
Being the only U-boat captured on the high seas
|
| gptkbp:fate |
Preserved as a museum ship
captured preserved as a museum exhibit Captured and preserved as a museum piece converted into a war memorial |
| gptkbp:filmography |
Featured in the documentary ' The U-Boat War'.
featured in the film ' U-571' (fictionalized) |
| gptkbp:frequency |
1941-1944
|
| gptkbp:has_exhibition |
gptkb:Museum_of_Science_and_Industry
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the Battle of the Atlantic.
|
| gptkbp:historical_event |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Atlantic
capture during World War II Capture of U-505 |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Influenced naval warfare tactics
influenced U. S. submarine warfare strategy |
| gptkbp:historical_period |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
World War II history
represents technological advancements in warfare. symbol of U. S. naval success in WWII Symbol of U. S. naval success in WWII |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
U-505
|
| gptkbp:involved_forces |
Task Group 22.3
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| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
Honored in naval history.
|
| gptkbp:is_engaged_in |
sunk by U. S. Navy aircraft
|
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
Documentaries and films
|
| gptkbp:is_tasked_with |
gptkb:Task_Force_22.3
|
| gptkbp:launched |
1941
May 1941 |
| gptkbp:legacy |
gptkb:archaeological_site
Represents the technological advancements of WWII submarines. |
| gptkbp:length |
76.7 meters
76.76 meters |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Chicago,_Illinois
gptkb:North_Atlantic_Ocean gptkb:Museum_of_Science_and_Industry,_Chicago |
| gptkbp:losses |
gptkb:1944
gptkb:USS_Guadalcanal June 4, 1944 merchant ships depth charges sunk by depth charges 2 ships off the coast of Brazil 2 merchant vessels |
| gptkbp:maintenance |
regular inspections
|
| gptkbp:media_appearances |
gptkb:documentaries
|
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Covered in various historical documentaries.
|
| gptkbp:mission |
patrol in the Caribbean
Patrol in the Caribbean Sea Patrol in the Caribbean |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
June 4, 1944
first U-boat captured at sea by the U. S. First U-boat captured on the high seas by the U. S. First U-boat to be captured at sea by the U. S. captured during Operation Overlord |
| gptkbp:notable_feature |
twin diesel engines
original conning tower Enigma machine recovered |
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
150 km
15,000 km |
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
14 torpedoes
G7e torpedo 4 bow tubes |
| gptkbp:open_to_public |
gptkb:battle
available for tours Open to visitors at the museum. |
| gptkbp:operates_in |
gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
|
| gptkbp:operational_area |
1941-1945
|
| gptkbp:operational_range |
8,500 km
15,000 kilometers at 10 knots |
| gptkbp:propulsion |
diesel-electric
|
| gptkbp:range |
12,000 nautical miles (surfaced)
150 nautical miles (submerged) |
| gptkbp:recording_location |
off the coast of Africa
|
| gptkbp:research_interest |
available for scholars
|
| gptkbp:resting_place |
gptkb:Chicago,_Illinois
|
| gptkbp:restoration |
restored
completed in 2005 Restored for public display Underwent extensive restoration after capture restored for display |
| gptkbp:seating_capacity |
over 100,000 tons
approximately 50,000 tons |
| gptkbp:service_history |
gptkb:World_War_II
|
| gptkbp:significance |
gptkb:First_U-boat_captured_by_the_U._S._during_World_War_II
Cold War era first U-boat captured on the high seas by the U. S. |
| gptkbp:significant_event |
First U-boat captured during WWII.
|
| gptkbp:speed |
17.7 knots
18.3 knots (surfaced) 7.3 knots (submerged) 20.8 knots 18.3 knots surfaced 7.3 knots submerged |
| gptkbp:status |
Museum exhibit
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| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:football_club
Type IXCU-boat |
| gptkbp:used_in |
Training exercises for U. S. Navy
|
| gptkbp:visitors |
guided tours
|
| gptkbp:year_composed |
June 4, 1944
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