U-132
Type | VIIC | |||
| Ordered | 7 Aug 1939 | |||
| Laid down | 10 Aug 1940 | Bremer Vulkan-Vegesacker Werft, Bremen-Vegesack (werk 11) | ||
| Launched | 10 Apr 1941 | |||
| Commissioned | 29 May 1941 | Oblt. Ernst Vogelsang | ||
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| Career | 4 patrols | 29 May 1941 - 31 Aug 1941 3. Flottille (training) 1 Sep 1941 - 4 Nov 1942 3. Flottille (front boat) | ||
| Successes | 8 ships sunk for a total of 32,964 GRT 1 warship sunk for a total of 2,216 tons 1 ship damaged for a total of 6,690 GRT 1 ship a total loss for a total of 4,367 GRT | |||
| Fate | It is now believed that the boat fell prey to its last victim on 4 Nov, 1942. The ammunition ship Hatimura exploded in a huge explosion and U-132 was probably within the lethal radius and was sunk. 47 dead (all hands lost). | |||
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Previously recorded fate
(Last revised by FDS/NHB during January 1985. More on revised fates.
Sunk 5 Nov, 1942 in Northern Atlantic south-east Cape Farewell, Greenland, in position 58.08N, 33.13W by British aircraft (120 Sqdn.).
This attack was against U-89 inflicting severe damage.
Wolfpack operations
U-132 operated with the following Wolfpacks during its career:
Endrass (12 Jun 1942 - 21 Jun 1942)
Veilchen (24 Oct 1942 - 4 Nov 1942)
Men lost from U-boats
Unlike many other U-boats, which during their service lost men due to accidents and various other causes, U-132 did not suffer any casualties (we know of) until the time of her loss.
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