ARRIVAL OF U-505, CAPTURED GERMAN SUB Chicago Part 3

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ARRIVAL OF U-505, CAPTURED GERMAN SUB Chicago, 111.No. 5637: Neg. Pos. Length1-5923 2-6589 850"LS Looking through the drawbridge: Fire boats in BG are spraying water into air (SV).MS Sub (U-505); many civilians on the deck.LS Sub entering the canal (several stern views).LS Bow of the sub; many civilians; PAN down, showing the tug alongside.LS Bow section of the sub, where there are many civilians.LS Stern view of the sub as it is being pushed up canal by the tug.MLS Sub as it lay off reception barge, loaded with visitors.LS Sub alongside the barge.MS Bow of the sub alongside the barge (SV).LS Unidentified public building, Chicago.LA LS A Chicago skyscraper (unidentified).No. 5652: Neg. Pos. Length1-5968 2-6728 1000"LS Sub U-505 being towed to Chicago pier; skyline of city in BG (2 shots).MS Conning tower of the sub; HTE "copter flying in BG (SV).LS Sub being towed by the tug.LS Motor whaleboat approaching the sub; tug in BG.LS Sub with many civilians aboard; small boat passing in FG.Nazi flag is lowered from the conning tower (SV).LS American flag and Nazi flags hoisted up on the conning tower.LS Bow of the sub; small boat in FG; sub going up a canal.LS Sub being towed up the canal (SV).See also Nos. 5693, 5694, 9950, & 17813.QUALITY: FAIR

Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities