German submarine U-489
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German submarine U-489 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-489 |
Ordered | 17 July 1941 |
Builder | Germaniawerft, Kiel |
Yard number | 558 |
Laid down | 28 January 1942 |
Launched | 24 December 1942 |
Commissioned | 8 March 1943 |
Fate | Sunk on 4 August 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 50 390 |
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Victories: | None |
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Her keel was laid down on 28 January 1942, by Germaniawerft of Kiel as yard number 558. She was launched on 24 December 1942 and commissioned on 8 March 1943, with Leutnant zur See Adalbert Schmandt 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 8 March until 31 July 1943 for training. She then served, for operations, with the 12th flotilla.