THE PRESIDENT: Are these messages in the document?
FLOTTENRICHTER KRANZBÜHLER: Yes.
THE PRESIDENT: Well, where are they? Why did he not refer to the time of them?
FLOTTENRICHTER KRANZBÜHLER: They are all messages contained in the three diaries of the U-boats. The first message is on Page 36, Mr. President, under group 0720. I will read it.
“Radio message received”—a message from Admiral Dönitz—“ ‘Hartenstein remain near place of sinking. Maintain ability to dive. Detailed boats to take over only so many as to remain fully able to dive.’ ”
DÖNITZ: Then I sent another message:
“Safety of U-boat is not to be endangered under any circumstances.”
FLOTTENRICHTER KRANZBÜHLER: This message is on Page 40, Mr. President, under the date of 17 September, 0140 hours.
DÖNITZ: “Take all measures with appropriate ruthlessness, including discontinuance of all rescue activities.”
Furthermore, I sent the message: