German submarine U-488 was a Type XIV supply and replenishment U-boat ("Milchkuh") of the Nazi German Kriegsmarine during World War II. Her keel was laid down on 3 January 1942 by Germaniawerft in Kiel as 'werk' 557. She 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. Bruno Studt. The boat's service began with training under the 4th U-boat Flotilla and culminated with the 12th flotilla for operations.
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