German submarine U-462
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German submarine U-462 was a Type XIV supply and replenishment U-boat ("Milchkuh") of Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine during World War II.
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U-462 and U-461 taking evasive action during an air attack on 30 July 1943 | |
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Name | U-462 |
Ordered | 14 May 1940 |
Builder | Deutsche Werke, Kiel |
Yard number | 293 |
Laid down | 2 January 1941 |
Launched | 29 November 1941 |
Commissioned | 5 March 1942 |
Fate | Sunk on 30 July 1943[1] |
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Class and type | Type XIV ocean-going submarine tanker |
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Height | 11.70 m (38 ft 5 in) |
Draught | 6.51 m (21 ft 4 in) |
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Test depth | 240 m (790 ft) |
Complement | 6 officers and 47 enlisted |
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Identification codes: | M 26 839 |
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Victories: | None |
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Her keel was laid down on 2 January 1941, by Deutsche Werke in Kiel. She was launched on 29 November 1941 and commissioned on 5 March 1942 with Oberleutnant zur See Bruno Vowe in command. Vowe commanded the boat until she was lost.[2] She served, first as part of the 4th U-boat Flotilla while carrying out training, then as part of the 10th and 12th flotillas while taking part in operations.