Do I need the tour for U505?

mookiemookie · 03-13-10, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

When I went last May, bought the ticket and went on the tour same day. You have to buy a ticket to walk through, tour is the only option unless you opt for the hardhat tour. Call for details on that.

How is the tour? I'll be there on April 13th for business and I was going to pop on down to the museum to see U-505.

ETR3(SS) · 03-13-10, 04:49 PM

I've seen her before and after the exhibit renovation. It's definitely something to see! The last time I was there a year or two ago I bought all my tickets the day I visited. So the U boat is extra but well worth it. As for a tour of the boat, it's guided and kinda short.

I think the reason you can't take pictures inside the sub is so you don't slow down the tour. Also the Aft Torpedo Room, Conning Tower, and I believe the Bow Torpedo Room are inaccessible. But I still highly recommend seeing it.

03-13-10, 04:49 PM	#2
ETR3(SS) Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Between test depth and periscope depth Posts: 3,021 Downloads: 175 Uploads: 16	I've seen her before and after the exhibit renovation. It's definitely something to see! The last time I was there a year or two ago I bought all my tickets the day I visited. So the U boat is extra but well worth it. As for a tour of the boat, it's guided and kinda short. I think the reason you can't take pictures inside the sub is so you don't slow down the tour. Also the Aft Torpedo Room, Conning Tower, and I believe the Bow Torpedo Room are inaccessible. But I still highly recommend seeing it. __________________ USS Kentucky SSBN 737 (G) Comms Div 2003-2006 Qualified 19 November 03 Yes I was really on a submarine.