Patrol info for U-489
Date lookup for 4 Aug 1943
| Departure | Arrival / Fate | Duration | ||
| 22 Jul 1943 | Kiel | 4 Aug 1943 | Lost | 14 days |
Commander | Officers * |
Oblt. (R) Adalbert Schmandt |
U-489's position on 4 Aug 1943
Ships hit by U-489 on this date
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Attacks on U-489 during this patrol
4 Aug 1943
The sinking of U-489
Aircraft attack, aircraft shot down:
Canadian Sunderland flying boat DD859 (423 Sqdn RCAF/G, pilot F/O A.A. Bishop, RCAF)
After being damaged in an air attack the previous day the boat was again attacked by the Sunderland soon after 09.00 hrs. The aircraft was hit by flak during the attack run, dropped its depth charges and crashed into the sea, killing five of the 11 aircrew. U-489 suffered mortal damage and sank slowly shortly afterwards. HMS Castleton and HMS Orwell had observed the action from nearby and rescued the aircrew and U-boat survivors.
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* These are officers that later became commanders themselves.