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{{Short description|German World War II submarine}}
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|Ship country={{nowrap|]}} |Ship country=]
|Ship flag={{shipboxflag|Nazi Germany|naval}} |Ship flag={{shipboxflag|Nazi Germany|naval}}
|Ship name=''U-372'' |Ship name=''U-372''
|Ship ordered=23 September 1939 |Ship ordered=23 September 1939
|Ship builder=], ] |Ship builder=], ]
|Ship yard number=3 |Ship yard number=3
|Ship laid down=17 November 1939 |Ship laid down=17 November 1939
|Ship launched=8 March 1941 |Ship launched=8 March 1941
|Ship commissioned=19 April 1941 |Ship commissioned=19 April 1941
|Ship fate=Sunk 4 August 1942 in the ] in position {{coord|32|28|N|34|37|E|display=inline, title}}, by depth charges from Royal Navy destroyers and an RAF ] bomber. |Ship fate=Sunk on 4 August 1942 in the ] in position {{coord|32|28|N|34|37|E|display=inline, title}}, by depth charges from Royal Navy destroyers and an RAF ] bomber.
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|label=Service record<ref name="uboatnet">{{cite web |label=Service record<ref name="uboatnet">{{cite web
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|title=The Type VIIC boat U-372 |title=The Type VIIC boat U-372
|last=Helgason |last=Helgason
|first=Guðmundur |first=Guðmundur
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|accessdate=3 November 2014 |access-date=3 November 2014
}}</ref> }}</ref>
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|partof=]<br />(2 January – 30 November 1942) - Training<br />]<br />(1 December 1942 – 1 March 1944)
*]
⚫ |commanders='']'' Heinz-Joachim Neumann<br />(2 January – 12 September 1942)
*19 April – 13 December 1941
|operations=1st patrol:<br />9 July – 13 August 1941<br />2nd patrol:<br />10 September – 13 October 1941<br />3rd patrol:<br />13 November – 16 December 1941<br />4th patrol:<br />17–31 January 1942<br />5th patrol:<br />15 June – 12 July 1942<br />6th patrol:<br />27 July – 4 August 1942
*]
|victories=3 merchant ships sunk ({{GRT|11751}}<br />1 auxiliary warship sunk ({{GRT|14650|link=off}}
*14 December 1941 – 4 August 1942
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⚫ *'']'' Heinz-Joachim Neumann
*19 April 1941 – 4 August 1942
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*9 July – 13 August 1941
*2nd patrol:
*10 September – 13 October 1941
*3rd patrol:
*13 November – 16 December 1941
*4th patrol:
*17 – 31 January 1942
*5th patrol:
*15 June – 12 July 1942
*6th patrol:
*27 July – 4 August 1942
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*1 auxiliary warship sunk <br/>({{GRT|14,650}})
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'''German submarine ''U-372''''' was a ] ] built for ]'s '']'' for service during ]. '''German submarine ''U-372''''' was a ] ] built for ]'s '']'' for service during ].
She was laid down on 17 November 1939 by ], ] as construction number 3, launched on 8 March 1941 and commissioned on 19 April 1941 under '']'' Heinz-Joachim Neumann. She was ] on 17 November 1939 by ] as construction number 3, ] on 8 March 1941 and ] on 19 April 1941 under '']'' Heinz-Joachim Neumann.


==Design== ==Design==
] were preceded by the shorter ]. ''U-372'' had a displacement of {{convert|769|t|LT}} when at the surface and {{convert|871|t|LT}} while submerged.{{sfn|Gröner|1985|pp=72-74}} It had a total length of {{convert|67.10|m|ftin|abbr=on}}, a ] length of {{convert|50.50|m|ftin|abbr=on}}, a ] of {{convert|6.20|m|ftin|abbr=on}}, a height of {{convert|9.60|m|ftin|abbr=on}}, and a ] of {{convert|4.74|m|ftin|abbr=on}}. The submarine was powered by two ] F46 four-stroke, six-cylinder ] ]s producing a total of {{convert|2800 to 3200|PS|kW shp|-1}} for use while surfaced, two ] GU 460/8–27 ] producing a total of {{convert|750|shp|PS kW}} for use while submerged. It had two shafts and two {{convert|1.23|m|ft|abbr=on|0}} ]s. It was capable of operating at depths of up to {{convert|230|m}}.{{sfn|Gröner|1985|pp=72-74}} ] were preceded by the shorter ]. ''U-372'' had a displacement of {{convert|769|t|LT}} when at the surface and {{convert|871|t|LT}} while submerged.{{sfn|Gröner|1991|pp=43-46}} She had a total length of {{convert|67.10|m|ftin|abbr=on}}, a ] length of {{convert|50.50|m|ftin|abbr=on}}, a ] of {{convert|6.20|m|ftin|abbr=on}}, a height of {{convert|9.60|m|ftin|abbr=on}}, and a ] of {{convert|4.74|m|ftin|abbr=on}}. The submarine was powered by two ] F46 four-stroke, six-cylinder ] ]s producing a total of {{convert|2800 to 3200|PS|kW shp|-1}} for use while surfaced, two ] GU 460/8–27 ] producing a total of {{convert|750|PS|kW shp}} for use while submerged. She had two shafts and two {{convert|1.23|m|ft|abbr=on|0}} ]s. The boat was capable of operating at depths of up to {{convert|230|m}}.{{sfn|Gröner|1991|pp=43-46}}


The submarine had a maximum surface speed of {{convert|17.7|kn}} and a maximum submerged speed of {{convert|7.6|kn}}.{{sfn|Gröner|1985|pp=72-74}} When submerged, it could operate for {{convert|80|nmi}} at {{convert|4|kn}}; when surfaced, it could travel {{convert|8500|nmi}} at {{convert|10|kn}}. ''U-372'' was fitted with five {{convert|53.3|cm|in|0|abbr=on}} ]s (four fitted at its bow and one at its stern), fourteen ]es, one ], 220 rounds, and an anti-aircraft gun. It had a ] of between forty-four and sixty.{{sfn|Gröner|1985|pp=72-74}} The submarine had a maximum surface speed of {{convert|17.7|kn}} and a maximum submerged speed of {{convert|7.6|kn}}.{{sfn|Gröner|1991|pp=43-46}} When submerged, the boat could operate for {{convert|80|nmi}} at {{convert|4|kn}}; when surfaced, she could travel {{convert|8500|nmi}} at {{convert|10|kn}}. ''U-372'' was fitted with five {{convert|53.3|cm|in|0|abbr=on}} ]s (four fitted at the bow and one at the stern), fourteen ]es, one ], 220 rounds, and a ] anti-aircraft gun. The boat had a ] of between forty-four and sixty.{{sfn|Gröner|1991|pp=43-46}}


==Service history== ==Service history==
The boat's career began with training at ] on 19 April 1941, followed by active service on 1 July 1941 as part of the 1st Flotilla until 13 December 1941, whence she joined ] for operations in the Mediterranean. The boat's career began with training at ] on 19 April 1941, followed by active service on 1 July 1941 as part of the 1st Flotilla until 13 December 1941, when she joined ] for operations in the Mediterranean.


In 6 patrols she sank 3 merchant ships, for a total of {{GRT|11,751|disp=long}}, and an auxiliary warship of {{GRT|14,650|link=off}}. In 6 patrols she sank 3 merchant ships, for a total of {{GRT|11,751|disp=long}}, and ], a {{GRT|14,650|link=off}}, valuable submarine depot ship.

⚫ ===Fate===
⚫ ''U-372'' was sunk on 4 August 1942 in the ], SW of ], in position {{coord|32|28|N|34|37|E}}, by depth charges from Royal Navy destroyers {{HMS|Sikh|F82|6}}, {{HMS|Zulu|F18|6}}, {{HMS|Croome|L62|6}}, {{HMS|Tetcott|L99|6}} and an RAF ] bomber piloted by F/O Gordon L. MacIntyre DFC. All hands survived.


===Wolfpacks=== ===Wolfpacks===
''U-372'' took part in three ], namely ''U-372'' took part in three ], namely:
* ] (15 September – 1 October 1941) * ] (15 September – 1 October 1941)
* Störtebecker (16–19 November 1941) * Störtebecker (16 – 19 November 1941)
* Steuben (19 November – 2 December 1941) * Steuben (19 November – 2 December 1941)


⚫ ==Summary of raiding history==
⚫ ===Fate===
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⚫ ''U-372'' was sunk on 4 August 1942 in the ], SW of ], in position {{coord|32|28|N|34|37|E}}, by depth charges from Royal Navy destroyers {{HMS|Sikh|F82|6}}, {{HMS|Zulu|F18|6}}, {{HMS|Croome|L62|6}}, {{HMS|Tetcott|L99|6}} and an RAF ] bomber. All hands survived.

⚫ ==Summary of raiding career==
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! width="25px" |Tonnage<br />(]) ! width="25px" |Tonnage<ref group=Note name=tonnage>Merchant ship tonnages are in ]. Military vessels are listed by tons ].</ref>
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|first=Guðmundur |first=Guðmundur
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|accessdate=3 November 2014 |access-date=3 November 2014
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==References== ==References==

===Notes===
{{Reflist|group=Note}}

===Citations===
{{Reflist}} {{Reflist}}


==Bibliography== ==Bibliography==
{{Refbegin}}
*{{cite book | last1 = Busch | first1 = Rainer | last2 = Röll | first2 = Hans-Joachim | translator-last = Brooks | translator-first = Geoffrey | title = German U-boat commanders of World War II : a biographical dictionary | publisher = Greenhill Books, Naval Institute Press | location = London, Annapolis, Md | year = 1999 | isbn = 1-55750-186-6 }}
*{{cite book *{{cite book
|last1=Busch |last1=Busch
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|first2=Hans-Joachim |first2=Hans-Joachim
|title=Deutsche U-Boot-Verluste von September 1939 bis Mai 1945 |title=Deutsche U-Boot-Verluste von September 1939 bis Mai 1945
|trans-title=German U-boat losses from September 1939 to May 1945
|work=Der U-Boot-Krieg |series=Der U-Boot-Krieg
|volume=IV |volume=IV
|publisher=Mittler |publisher=Mittler
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|year=1999 |year=1999
|isbn=3-8132-0514-2 |isbn=3-8132-0514-2
|language=German |language=de
|ref=harv
}} }}
*{{cite book *{{cite book
|last=Gröner |last1=Gröner
|first=Erich |first1=Erich
|last2=Jung
|title=U-Boote, Hilfskreuzer, Minenschiffe, Netzleger, Sperrbrecher
|first2=Dieter
|work=Die deutschen Kriegsschiffe 1815–1945
|last3=Maass
⚫ |volume=III
|first3=Martin
|publisher=]
|translator-last1=Thomas
⚫ |location=Koblenz
|translator-first1=Keith
⚫ |year=1985
|translator-last2=Magowan
⚫ |isbn=3-7637-4802-4
|translator-first2=Rachel
|language=German
⚫ |year=1991
|ref=harv
|title=U-boats and Mine Warfare Vessels
⚫ |volume=2
|series=German Warships 1815–1945
⚫ |location=London
|publisher=Conway Maritime Press
⚫ |isbn=0-85177-593-4
|ref=CITEREFGröner1991
}} }}
* {{cite book * {{cite book
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|year=1998 |year=1998
|isbn=1-85780-072-9}} |isbn=1-85780-072-9}}

{{Refend}}


==External links== ==External links==
*{{Cite web *{{Cite web
|url=http://www.uboat.net/boats/u372.html |url=http://uboat.net/boats/u372.html
|title=The Type VIIC boat U-372 |title=The Type VIIC boat U-372
|last=Helgason |last=Helgason
|first=Guðmundur |first=Guðmundur
|website=German U-boats of WWII - uboat.net |website=German U-boats of WWII - uboat.net
|accessdate=26 December 2014 |access-date=26 December 2014
}} }}


{{German Type VII submarines}} {{German Type VII submarines}}
{{August 1942 shipwrecks}}

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German World War II submarine
History
Nazi Germany
NameU-372
Ordered23 September 1939
BuilderKriegsmarinewerft Kiel, Kiel
Yard number3
Laid down17 November 1939
Launched8 March 1941
Commissioned19 April 1941
FateSunk on 4 August 1942 in the Mediterranean in position 32°28′N 34°37′E / 32.467°N 34.617°E / 32.467; 34.617, by depth charges from Royal Navy destroyers and an RAF Wellington bomber.
General characteristics
Class and typeType VIIC submarine
Displacement
Length
Beam
  • 6.20 m (20 ft 4 in) o/a
  • 4.70 m (15 ft 5 in) pressure hull
Draught4.74 m (15 ft 7 in)
Installed power
  • 2,800–3,200 PS (2,100–2,400 kW; 2,800–3,200 bhp) (diesels)
  • 750 PS (550 kW; 740 shp) (electric)
Propulsion
Speed
  • 17.7 knots (32.8 km/h; 20.4 mph) surfaced
  • 7.6 knots (14.1 km/h; 8.7 mph) submerged
Range
  • 8,500 nmi (15,700 km; 9,800 mi) at 10 knots (19 km/h; 12 mph) surfaced
  • 80 nmi (150 km; 92 mi) at 4 knots (7.4 km/h; 4.6 mph) submerged
Test depth
  • 230 m (750 ft)
  • Crush depth: 250–295 m (820–968 ft)
Complement4 officers, 40–56 enlisted
Armament
Service record
Part of:
Identification codes: M 41 556
Commanders:
  • Kptlt. Heinz-Joachim Neumann
  • 19 April 1941 – 4 August 1942
Operations:
  • 6 patrols:
  • 1st patrol:
  • 9 July – 13 August 1941
  • 2nd patrol:
  • 10 September – 13 October 1941
  • 3rd patrol:
  • 13 November – 16 December 1941
  • 4th patrol:
  • 17 – 31 January 1942
  • 5th patrol:
  • 15 June – 12 July 1942
  • 6th patrol:
  • 27 July – 4 August 1942
Victories:
  • 3 merchant ships sunk
    (11,751 GRT)
  • 1 auxiliary warship sunk
    (14,650 GRT)

German submarine U-372 was a Type VIIC U-boat built for Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine for service during World War II. She was laid down on 17 November 1939 by Kriegsmarinewerft Kiel as construction number 3, launched on 8 March 1941 and commissioned on 19 April 1941 under Kapitänleutnant Heinz-Joachim Neumann.

Design

German Type VIIC submarines were preceded by the shorter Type VIIB submarines. U-372 had a displacement of 769 tonnes (757 long tons) when at the surface and 871 tonnes (857 long tons) while submerged. She had a total length of 67.10 m (220 ft 2 in), a pressure hull length of 50.50 m (165 ft 8 in), a beam of 6.20 m (20 ft 4 in), a height of 9.60 m (31 ft 6 in), and a draught of 4.74 m (15 ft 7 in). The submarine was powered by two Germaniawerft F46 four-stroke, six-cylinder supercharged diesel engines producing a total of 2,800 to 3,200 metric horsepower (2,060 to 2,350 kW; 2,760 to 3,160 shp) for use while surfaced, two AEG GU 460/8–27 double-acting electric motors producing a total of 750 metric horsepower (550 kW; 740 shp) for use while submerged. She had two shafts and two 1.23 m (4 ft) propellers. The boat was capable of operating at depths of up to 230 metres (750 ft).

The submarine had a maximum surface speed of 17.7 knots (32.8 km/h; 20.4 mph) and a maximum submerged speed of 7.6 knots (14.1 km/h; 8.7 mph). When submerged, the boat could operate for 80 nautical miles (150 km; 92 mi) at 4 knots (7.4 km/h; 4.6 mph); when surfaced, she could travel 8,500 nautical miles (15,700 km; 9,800 mi) at 10 knots (19 km/h; 12 mph). U-372 was fitted with five 53.3 cm (21 in) torpedo tubes (four fitted at the bow and one at the stern), fourteen torpedoes, one 8.8 cm (3.46 in) SK C/35 naval gun, 220 rounds, and a 2 cm (0.79 in) C/30 anti-aircraft gun. The boat had a complement of between forty-four and sixty.

Service history

The boat's career began with training at 1st U-boat Flotilla on 19 April 1941, followed by active service on 1 July 1941 as part of the 1st Flotilla until 13 December 1941, when she joined 29th U-boat Flotilla for operations in the Mediterranean.

In 6 patrols she sank 3 merchant ships, for a total of 11,751 gross register tons (GRT), and HMS Medway, a 14,650 GRT, valuable submarine depot ship.

Fate

U-372 was sunk on 4 August 1942 in the Mediterranean, SW of Haifa, in position 32°28′N 34°37′E / 32.467°N 34.617°E / 32.467; 34.617, by depth charges from Royal Navy destroyers HMS Sikh, HMS Zulu, HMS Croome, HMS Tetcott and an RAF Wellington bomber piloted by F/O Gordon L. MacIntyre DFC. All hands survived.

Wolfpacks

U-372 took part in three wolfpacks, namely:

  • Brandenburg (15 September – 1 October 1941)
  • Störtebecker (16 – 19 November 1941)
  • Steuben (19 November – 2 December 1941)

Summary of raiding history

Date Ship Name Nationality Tonnage Fate
5 August 1941 Belgravian  United Kingdom 3,136 Sunk
5 August 1941 Swiftpool  United Kingdom 5,205 Sunk
19 September 1941 Baron Pentland  United Kingdom 3,410 Sunk
30 June 1942 HMS Medway  Royal Navy 14,650 Sunk

See also

References

Notes

  1. Merchant ship tonnages are in gross register tons. Military vessels are listed by tons displacement.

Citations

  1. Helgason, Guðmundur. "The Type VIIC boat U-372". German U-boats of WWII - uboat.net. Retrieved 3 November 2014.
  2. ^ Gröner 1991, pp. 43–46.
  3. Helgason, Guðmundur. "Ships hit by U-372". German U-boats of WWII - uboat.net. Retrieved 3 November 2014.

Bibliography

  • Busch, Rainer; Röll, Hans-Joachim (1999). German U-boat commanders of World War II : a biographical dictionary. Translated by Brooks, Geoffrey. London, Annapolis, Md: Greenhill Books, Naval Institute Press. ISBN 1-55750-186-6.
  • Busch, Rainer; Röll, Hans-Joachim (1999). Deutsche U-Boot-Verluste von September 1939 bis Mai 1945 [German U-boat losses from September 1939 to May 1945]. Der U-Boot-Krieg (in German). Vol. IV. Hamburg, Berlin, Bonn: Mittler. ISBN 3-8132-0514-2.
  • Gröner, Erich; Jung, Dieter; Maass, Martin (1991). U-boats and Mine Warfare Vessels. German Warships 1815–1945. Vol. 2. Translated by Thomas, Keith; Magowan, Rachel. London: Conway Maritime Press. ISBN 0-85177-593-4.
  • Sharpe, Peter (1998). U-Boat Fact File. Great Britain: Midland Publishing. ISBN 1-85780-072-9.

External links

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