>
> The big question I have is, how did they really
> accomplish that voyage? The numbers: days at sea,
> tones of fuel bunkered, used, and left to spare,
> miles transeted, and the 66 days claimed traveled
> submerged, don't appear to add up.
>
> In any event, it is a remarkable story.
>
> Any insight, or analysis of this voyage by the
> experts, would be appreciated.


Yes it does seem a little odd and i am not sure what to think.

But what reason would there be to lie? perhaps just to fancy up his story a little is the only reason i can think of.

did any of the other crew members of U 977 ever come forward with their own comment on the claims made by Shaeffer?

this is bugging me and I cant put it to rest nor find any info that helps so any input from the experts appreciated.