German submarine U-989

German submarine U-989 was a Type VIIC U-boat built for Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine for service during World War II. She was laid down on 17 October 1942 by Blohm & Voss, Hamburg as yard number 189, launched on 16 June 1943 and commissioned on 22 July 1943 under Oberleutnant zur See Hardo Rodler von Roithberg.

Service History
The boat's career began with training at 5th U-boat Flotilla on 22 July 1943, followed by active service on 1 February 1944 as part of the 9th Flotilla. On 1 October 1944 she transferred to 33rd Flotilla for the remainder of her service.

In 5 patrols she sank 1 merchant ship, for a total of and damaged 1 other.

Wolfpacks
U-989 took part in three wolfpacks, namely
 * Stürmer (26 January - 3 February 1944)
 * Igel 1 (3–17 February 1944)
 * Hai 1 (17–22 February 1944)

Fate
U-989 was sunk on 14 February 1945 in the North Atlantic in position 61.6°N, -1.58333°W, by depth charges from HMS Bayntun (K310), HMS Bratwaite (K468), HMS Loch Eck (K422) and HMS Loch Dunvegan (K425). All hands were lost.