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SM U-139



   

SM U-139

SM U-139 was a Type U 139 built at the Shipyard of Germaniawerft in Kiel (Werk 300). Ordered 1 Aug 1916, it was launched 3 Dec 1917 and Commissioned 18 May 1918 Her Commander from 18th of May 1918 to 11 Nov 1918 was Lothar von Arnauld de la Periere U139 had a Career of only one patrol with the U-Kreuzer Flotilla, But claimed 4 ships sunk with a total of 6,788 tons and one ship damaged with a total of 2,502 tons.

  • 1 Oct 1918 Bylands 3,309
  • 1 Oct 1918 Manin 2,691
  • 1 Oct 1918 Perth (damaged) 2,502
  • 2 Oct 1918 Rio Cavado 301
  • 14 Oct 1918 Augusto De Castilho 487

On the 24 Nov 1918 U139 surrendered to France, she then became the French submarine Halbronn until 24th of July 1935. She was then broken up.

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