To whom it may concern: I am trying to find any info. about a "milchcow" that was supposedly run aground on a sand bar and left deserted somewhere along the upper east coast of the United States, possibly near Block Island or near to where the U-853 went down. Twenty years ago an old war veteran told me of the U-853 long before it was common knowledge. He also told me of the "milchcow", so there might be some credulity to it. I also plan on speaking with a diver who's been down to the U-853 repeatedly. Perhaps he might know something. If I find out anything I will gladly pass it along. If anyone knows anything, please let me know. Sincerely, Les Hubert.