 "U-199" was found on the surface, off Rio de Janeiro, in position , by three aircraft, a PBY Catalina and a Lockheed Hudson (both Brazilian) and an American PBM Mariner of VP-74 on 31 July.The Catalina, codenamed "Arará", hit "U-199" with depth charges, sinking her.The pilot of the Catalina was "2º Ten.-Av."