+pcpilot 181 Posted May 27, 2003 Just so I dont hijack The Chiefs' thread, thought I would post a little more about this amazing man. He was a sailor right down to his fingertips and one of the few officers I'd give any respect to sight unseen. He planned, carried out, and successfully captured the first enemy man o war since 1815 with the capture of the Uboat U-505 in 1944. He was an author after retiring writing a number of books, 5 of which I have read and thoroughly enjoyed. The man was known for his seamanship, sense of tactics, and sense of humor. His sailors loved him... They dont make 'em like this anymore... http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/dvgallery.htm This is posted on Uboat.net, Read the reviews... http://www.uboat.net/books/item/1154 The Museum of Science and Industry, fascinating... http://www.msichicago.org/exhibit/U505/U505home.html Yes, the man is one of my heroes... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rotor 0 Posted May 29, 2003 Got a ship named after him as well! USS Gallery, FFG-26 http://navysite.de/ffg/FFG26.HTM Summer 1989, Persian Gulf Deployment flying SH-2F's... Rotor... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scout_51 0 Posted May 29, 2003 The man was known for his seamanship, sense of tactics, and sense of humor oh yeah,definetly loved his books..liked the one where there was this sub and war games,the sub skipper did not want to surface as a kill,what happened then? a ensign suggested dropping a anchor on them lol..or the blues flying upside down towards a plane..yeah the man was wired right... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+howling1 0 Posted May 29, 2003 Isn't the U-505 still on display in Chicago? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+pcpilot 181 Posted June 1, 2003 Yes it is Howling. Check the link in the above post for the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry. Apparently it is now suffering the effects of 50 years of weathering. They are now begining an effort to completely rehab the boat and move it inside a protective covering or building, I forgot which. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
