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Album: German Submarines
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Date: 2014-03-11 09:51:25
Tags: Chicago, Illinois, Museum of Science and Industry, Submarines, Type IX, U 505

Food Supply

Approximately 12 tons of food were loaded onto the U-505 before she departed for a 100 day patrol. The crew ate the fresh food on board first, and then relied on canned foods once the fresh foods had been consumed or had spoiled. A typical U-boat food supply included:

494 pounds fresh and cooked meats
238 pounds sausages
4,808 pounds preserved / tinned meats
334 pounds preserved fish
3,858 pounds potatoes
397 pounds dried potatoes
3,428 pounds other vegetables
1,226 pounds bread dough
2,058 pounds preserved breads
463 pounds rice and noodles
595 pounds fresh eggs
917 pounds fresh lemons
2,365 pounds other fruits
551 pounds butter and margarine
611 pounds soup ingredients
408 pounds marmelade and honey
309 pounds fresh and preserved cheese
1,728 pounds powdered milk
441 pounds fruit juices
154 pounds coffee
205 pounds other drinks (inluding beer)
441 pounds sugar
132 pounds salt
108 pounds chocolate