U-490
Type | XIV | |||
| Ordered | 17 Jul 1941 | |||
| Laid down | 21 Feb 1942 | F. Krupp Germaniawerft AG, Kiel (werk 559) | ||
| Launched | 24 Dec 1942 | |||
| Commissioned | 27 Mar 1943 | Oblt. Wilhelm Gerlach | ||
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| Career | 1 patrol | 27 Mar 1943 - 31 Mar 1944 4. Flottille (training) 1 Apr 1944 - 12 Jun 1944 12. Flottille (front boat) | ||
| Successes | No ships sunk or damaged | |||
| Fate | Sunk on June 12, 1944 north-west of the Azores in position 42.47N, 40.08W by depth charges from the US escort carrier USS Croatan, and depth charges from the destroyer escorts USS Frost, USS Huse and USS Inch. 60 survivors (No casualties). | |||
Schnorchel-fitted U-boat
This boat was fitted with a Schnorchel underwater-breathing apparatus in April 1944. Read more about the Schnorchel and see list of fitted boats.
Men lost from U-boats
Unlike many other U-boats, which during their service lost men due to accidents and various other causes, U-490 did not suffer any casualties (we know of) until the time of her loss.
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