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The true of the U-977
Posted by: Carlos De Napoli ()
Date: January 18, 2002 03:36AM

<HTML>Shaeffer wrote a book specialy for the Argentina Navy called "Geheimnis um U-977". In this book, Shaeffer afirm that in July 4th, 1945, he crossed the Ecuator at 30º Long W. In this position was the Brazilian Cruiser "Bahia". This cruiser received two fido torpedos by the U-977. By this action died 336 Marines 4 of them were USA Marines. Before arrive to this position the U-977 fired an aircraft of the USAF and destroyed him. The crew of this aircraft were rescue by the Brazilian Air Force. Aproximally about 2000 Marines (Some from the Graff Von Spee and others from U-boats) are living in Argentina until now.

Sorry for my English.

Attm, Carlos De Napoli, Buenos Aires, Argentina. simon wrote:
>
> Having just read Schaffer's book, he makes mention of a
> counterattack by small armed boats launched from the convoy.
> This resulted in him taking evasive action via a crash dive.
>
> This is the only instance that I have heard of concerning
> this form of convoy defence.
>
> Is it true?
> Are there other such anecdotes?
>
> Simon</HTML>

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