Patrol info for U-490
| Departure | Arrival / Fate | Duration | ||
| 4 May 1944 | Kiel | 12 Jun 1944 | Lost | 40 days |
Commander | Officers * |
Oblt. (R) Wilhelm Gerlach |
Daily positions, sinkings and allied attacks during the patrol of U-490
We have daily positions for all 40 days on this patrol.
Departure from Kiel on 4 May 1944.
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Sunk on 12 Jun 1944.
Ships hit by U-490 during this patrol
General Events during this patrol
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Attacks on U-490 during this patrol
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* These are officers that later became commanders themselves.