U-487 conducted two patrols. As a supply boat, she avoided combat.
On 13 July 1943, U-487 was attacked in the central Atlantic by five TBF Avengers[?] and F4F Wildcats[?] from the escort carrier USS Core (CVE-13)[?]. One Wildcat was shot down, but 31 crewmen were killed and the U-boat sunk. 33 survivors were taken prisoner.
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