Sinking of The German Submarine U-490
On the evening of 11 June the ship, in company with USS Frost (DE-144) and USS Huse (DE-145), made a contact and proceeded to attack. After over 40 depth charges, the submarine surfaced, signaling SOS. Suspect-a ruse, Inch and her companions opened fire and destroyed German type-17 U-490. The entire crew of 60 German sailors was rescued by the escorts.
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