German submarine U-464
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German submarine U-464 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-464 |
Ordered | 15 August 1940 |
Builder | Deutsche Werke, Kiel |
Yard number | 295 |
Laid down | 18 March 1941 |
Launched | 20 December 1941 |
Commissioned | 30 April 1942 |
Fate | Sunk on 20 August 1942 |
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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 46 289 |
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Victories: | None |
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Her keel was laid down on 18 March 1941, by Deutsche Werke in Kiel as yard number 295. She was launched on 20 December 1941 and commissioned on 30 April 1942 with Kapitänleutnant Otto Harms in command. He remained in charge for her entire career.[1]
The boat began her service life training in the 4th U-boat Flotilla before moving on to the 10th flotilla for operations.