U-132

Type

VIIC

Ordered

7 Aug, 1939

Laid down

10 Aug, 1940

Bremer Vulkan, Bremen-Vegesack (werk 11)

Launched

10 Apr, 1941

Commissioned

29 May, 1941

Oblt. Ernst Vogelsang

Commanders

29 May, 1941 - 4 Nov, 1942

Kptlt. Ernst Vogelsang

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. 47 dead (all hands lost).

See the 11 ships hit by U-132 - View the 4 war patrols

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.