German submarine U-490
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German submarine U-490 was a Type XIV supply and replenishment U-boat ("Milchkuh") of Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine during World War II.
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Name | U-490 |
Ordered | 17 July 1941 |
Builder | Germaniawerft, Kiel |
Yard number | 559 |
Laid down | 21 February 1942 |
Launched | 24 December 1942 |
Commissioned | 27 March 1943 |
Fate | Sunk on 12 June 1944[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 51 045 |
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Victories: | None |
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Her keel was laid down on 21 February 1942, by Germaniawerft of Kiel as yard number 559. She was launched on 24 December 1942 and commissioned on 27 March 1943, with Leutnant zur See Wilhelm Gerlach in command. He remained in command throughout the boat's short career.[2]
The U-boat's service life commenced with the 4th U-boat Flotilla from 27 March 1943 until 31 March 1944 for training. She then served, for operations, with the 12th flotilla.