Type: VIIC Construction Laid Down: December 18, 1941 Launched: April 17, 1943 Commissioned: Shipyard: Deutsche Werft, Kiel Commander Fate: Sunk by bombs during an air raid on May 14, 1943. It was raised and 95% repaired in 1945, but was scuttled on May 3, 1945. U-boat.net webpage for U-474