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Soviet submarine M-172 
Summary
The Soviet submarine М-172 was a Malyutka-class (Series XII) short-range, diesel-powered attack submarine of the Soviet Navy. She was part of the Northern Fleet and operated during World War II against Axis shipping. Her commander was the Jewish Israel Fisanovich before he was moved to another vessel, where he died due to friendly fire.
 Scheme of series XII
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| History | |
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 Soviet Union | |
| Name | М-172 |
| Builder | Sudomekh (Leningrad, USSR) / Yard 196 |
| Laid down | 17 June 1936 |
| Launched | 23 July 1937 |
| Commissioned | 11 December 1937 |
| Fate | Missing since 1 October 1943 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Malyutka-class, Serie XII submarine |
| Displacement |
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| Length | 37.5 m (123 ft) |
| Beam | 3.3 m (11 ft) |
| Draught | 2.9 m (9.5 ft) |
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| Complement | 20 |
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Service history edit
M-172 served in the Northern Fleet, attacking Axis shipping in Norwegian waters. A number of attacks were done, but they resulted in just a single confirmed victory. M-172 departed for the last mission on 1 October 1943, never returning: it is likely she sunk on a German defensive barrage of naval mines.
| Date | Ship | Flag | Tonnage | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 February 1943 | V-6115 / Ostwind | 
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560 GRT | patrol ship (torpedo) |
| Total: | 560 GRT | |||
References edit
- ^ "M-172 of the Soviet Navy - Soviet Submarine of the M (Malyutka) class - Allied Warships of WWII". Uboat.net. Retrieved 15 September 2018.