1/8/2005: 747 on Amsterdam's canals - Page 2

tw · 01-09-2005, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by capnhowdy

The U-505 became part of the Museum of Science and Industry’s collection in 1954.

1954 would make U-505 one of the first to use the St Lawrence Seaway, if I my dates and memory are correct.

Another of this type exhibit would be Hugh's Spruce Goose. Is that still open and viewable?

hairdog · 01-10-2005, 08:05 AM

My dad was a torpedo pilot on the USS Guadalcanal when they captured the U-505. I wish I could ask him some questions about it, but alas, he died in 1997.

Elspode · 01-10-2005, 12:19 PM

I've been on the 505. Great to know they're giving it the kind of restoration and preservation it deserves.

Isn't the Spruce Goose in storage somewhere, and currently not available for viewing?

Elspode · 01-10-2005, 12:20 PM

Nope. It is in a very nice new setting! I knew it had been moved from San Diego Harbor...

http://www.sprucegoose.org/

Kitsune · 01-10-2005, 02:05 PM

Concorde did it, too.

Elspode · 01-10-2005, 02:45 PM

Man, now *that* is a short-field landing! Carrier pilots, eat your hearts out!

BrianR · 01-10-2005, 06:25 PM

I too have been aboard the U505 and it was in a bad way...in 2000. There was talk of restoration but it looks like it's finally happening.

I used to have the book by RAdm Gallery too, signed by the author n oless. Alas, it was lost in a move. It was fascinating to talk to him. Like being there, almost.

Brian

01-10-2005, 12:19 PM	#18
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	I've been on the 505. Great to know they're giving it the kind of restoration and preservation it deserves. Isn't the Spruce Goose in storage somewhere, and currently not available for viewing? __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

01-10-2005, 12:20 PM	#19
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Nope. It is in a very nice new setting! I knew it had been moved from San Diego Harbor... http://www.sprucegoose.org/ __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

01-10-2005, 02:45 PM	#21
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Man, now that is a short-field landing! Carrier pilots, eat your hearts out! __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

01-10-2005, 06:25 PM	#22
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	I too have been aboard the U505 and it was in a bad way...in 2000. There was talk of restoration but it looks like it's finally happening. I used to have the book by RAdm Gallery too, signed by the author n oless. Alas, it was lost in a move. It was fascinating to talk to him. Like being there, almost. Brian __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous

01-10-2005, 08:05 AM	#17
hairdog Simulated Simulacrum Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 39	My dad was a torpedo pilot on the USS Guadalcanal when they captured the U-505. I wish I could ask him some questions about it, but alas, he died in 1997.

01-10-2005, 02:05 PM	#20
Kitsune still eats dirt Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 3,031	Concorde did it, too.

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