U-509

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U-509 was a Type IXC class U-Boat of Nazi Germany during World War II.

[edit] War record

U-509 first launched on August 19th, 1941, with a crew of 59. It was first commanded by Captain Karl-Heinz Wolff, then later commanded by Captain Werner Witte. Its most deadly month was October, 1942, when it came into contact with British convoy SL-125, and shadowed it for several days. During that time it sank the following vessels;

  • October 26th, 1942: British ship Anglo Maersk, 7,705 tons
  • October 27th, 1942: British ship Stentor, 6,148 tons
  • October 27th, 1942: British ship Pacific Star, 7,951 tons
  • October 28th, 1942: British ship Hopecastle, 5,178 tons
  • October 28th, 1942: British ship Nagpore, 5,283 tons
  • October 29th, 1942: British ship Corinaldo, 7,131 tons
  • October 30th, 1942: British ship Brittany, 4,772 tons

Following that stroke of luck, U-509 returned to port in December, 1942. Although due to the liaison with SL125 the convoys for Operation Torch were able to get through unmolested.

On its next patrol, U-509 had the following encounters;

  • February 10th, 1943: Sank the British ship Queen Anne, 4,937 tons
  • March 7th, 1943: U-509 was attacked by SAAF squadron 25, but was not damaged during the attack
  • April 2nd, 1943: Sank the British ship City of Baroda, 7,129 tons

After returning once again to port for resupply, U-509 departed for its fourth patrol on July 3rd, 1943. On July 15th, 1943, U-509 was reported lost at sea, with all hands missing. [1]

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