U-boat patrols

Patrol info for U-32

Date lookup for 31 Dec 1939


DepartureArrival / FateDuration
28 Dec 1939Wilhelmshaven22 Jan 1940Wilhelmshaven26 days

Commander

Officers *


Kptlt. Paul Büchel
1WO

Oblt. Hans Jenisch

U-32's position on 31 Dec 1939

Ships hit by U-32 on this date

Date U-boat Commander Name of ship Tons Nat. ConvoyMap
31 Dec 1939U-32Paul Büchel Luna959nwA
 959

1 ship sunk (959 tons).

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Attacks on U-32 during this patrol

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Mine-laying operations during this patrol

U-32 laid mines on the following dates during this patrol:

DateStartEndGridLocationMines
7 Jan 194001h3202h32AM 6518Ailsa Craig8 TMC

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