German submarine U-1172

German submarine U-1172 was a Type VIIC/41 U-boat built for Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine for service during World War II. She was laid down on 7 June 1943 by Danziger Werft, Danzig as yard number 144, launched on 3 December 1943 and commissioned on 20 April 1944 under Oberleutnant zur See Jürgen Kuhlmann.

Service History
The boat's service career began on 20 April 1944 with the 8th Training Flotilla, followed by active service with 11th Flotilla on 1 December 1944.

Wolfpacks
U-1172 took part in no wolfpacks

Fate
U-1172 was sunk on 27 January 1945 in St Georges Channel by depth charges from British frigates HMS Tyler (K576), HMS Keats (K482) and HMS Bligh (K467) at 52.4°N, -5.7°W.