German submarine U-488
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| Nazi Germany | |
| Name | U-488 |
| Ordered | 17 July 1941 |
| Builder | Germaniawerft, Kiel |
| Yard number | 557 |
| Laid down | 3 January 1942 |
| Launched | 17 October 1942 |
| Commissioned | 1 February 1943 |
| Fate | Sunk on 26 April 1944 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class & 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 49 793 |
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| Victories: | None |
German submarine U-488 was a Type XIV supply and replenishment U-boat ("Milchkuh") of Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine during World War II.
Its keel was laid down on 3 January 1942 by Germaniawerft in Kiel as yard number 557. It was launched on 17 October 1942 and commissioned on 1 February 1943, with Leutnant zur See Erwin Bartke in command. Bartke was promoted to Oberleutnant zur See by February 1944; he was relieved by Oblt.z.S. Bruno Studt.
The boat's service began with training under the 4th U-boat Flotilla and culminated with the 12th flotilla for operations.