U134

U134 is a German submarine belonging to the Type VIIC class of the Kriegsmarine during World War II. Launched in 1941 and commissioned in 1942, U134 served as an integral part of Germany's naval warfare efforts in the Atlantic Ocean.

The Type VIIC submarines were among the most widely produced U-boats of Nazi Germany, designed for long-range patrols and combat operations against Allied shipping. U134 had a surface displacement of approximately 769 tons and a submerged displacement of around 871 tons. Its overall length was about 67 meters, with a beam of 6.2 meters and a draught of 4.74 meters. The submarine was powered by diesel engines for surface travel and electric motors for submerged operations, allowing a maximum surface speed of 17.7 knots and submerged speed of 7.6 knots.

U134 was equipped with torpedo tubes, typically carrying 14 torpedoes, and an deck gun for surface combat. Its operational range was approximately 8,500 nautical miles at 10 knots, enabling extended patrols across the Atlantic.

Throughout its service, U134 participated in various naval patrols, aiming to disrupt Allied supply lines. Details of its specific engagements, successes, or eventual fate are less documented, but like many U-boats of its class, it faced constant threats from Allied anti-submarine warfare tactics.

After the war, the fate of U134 is not widely recorded, with some U-boats surrendered or scuttled at the end of hostilities. Today, it remains a part of Germany's naval history, exemplifying the strategic design and wartime deployment of Type VIIC submarines.