Das U-Boot in Farbe - The U-459 was a Type XIV supply and replenishment U-boat (Milchkuh or 'milk cow') of German Kriegsmarine during World War II. Her keel was laid down on
![Patrol of German U-boat U-459 from 22 Jul 1943 to 24 Jul 1943 - Kriegsmarine U-boat patrols - uboat.net Patrol of German U-boat U-459 from 22 Jul 1943 to 24 Jul 1943 - Kriegsmarine U-boat patrols - uboat.net](https://uboat.net/media/men/commanders/wilamowitz-mollendorf.jpg)
Patrol of German U-boat U-459 from 22 Jul 1943 to 24 Jul 1943 - Kriegsmarine U-boat patrols - uboat.net
![September,1942:A lifeboat alongside U-459. These survivors were from the SS California, an American freighter sunk on August 13,1942 by an Italian submarine. : r/GermanWW2photos September,1942:A lifeboat alongside U-459. These survivors were from the SS California, an American freighter sunk on August 13,1942 by an Italian submarine. : r/GermanWW2photos](https://i.redd.it/wg6juac6ibo41.jpg)