German submarine U-1051

German submarine U-1051 was a Type VIIC U-boat built for Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine for service during World War II. She was laid down on 8 February 1943 by Friedrich Krupp Germaniawerft, Kiel as yard number 685, launched on 3 February 1944 and commissioned on 4 March 1944 under Oberleutnant zur See Heinrich von Holleben.

Service History
The boat's career began with training at 5th U-boat Flotilla on 4 March 1944, followed by active service on 1 January 1945 as part of the 11th Flotilla and was sunk just 3 weeks later on her first patrol.

In 1 patrol she sank 1 merchant ship, for a total of and 1 warship total loss for 1,300 tons.

Wolfpacks
U-1051 took part in no wolfpacks.

Fate
U-1051 was sunk 26 January 1945 in the Irish Sea in position 53.65°N, -5.38333°W, by ramming and depth charges from Royal Navy frigates HMS Aylmer (K463), HMS Calder (K349), HMS Bentinck (K314), HMS Manners (K568). All hands were lost.