German submarine U-988

German submarine U-988 was a Type VIIC U-boat built for Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine for service during World War II. She was laid down on 2 October 1942 by Blohm & Voss, Hamburg as yard number 188, launched on 3 June 1943 and commissioned on 15 July 1943 under Oberleutnant zur See Erich Dobberstein.

Service History
The boat's career began with training at 5th Flotilla on 15 July 1943, followed by active service on 1 June 1944 as part of the 7th Flotilla.

Wolfpacks
U-988 took part in no wolfpacks.

Fate
U-988 was sunk on 29 June 1944 in the English Channel at 49.61667°N, -3.68333°W by RN frigates HMS Essington (K353), HMS Cooke (K471), HMS Duckworth (K351) and HMS Domett (K473), and RAF Liberator of 244 Squadron.