Schwieger

Watching the approaching steamer through the periscope, this civilian officer became increasingly certain of what he saw: “Either the Lusitania or the Mauretania, both armed cruisers used for carrying troops,” he told Schwieger.

Castles of Steel Massie, Robert K., 1929- 2003

Schwieger had in his sights what he considered a legitimate target.

Castles of Steel Massie, Robert K., 1929- 2003

Allowing ten minutes for the vessel to move away, Schwieger carefully rose to periscope depth and saw the British light cruiser Juno zigzagging away from him toward Queenstown.

Castles of Steel Massie, Robert K., 1929- 2003

Now, running low on fuel and with only three torpedoes left, Schwieger made a decision: if the fog had not cleared by noon, he would end his cruise and return to Wilhelmshaven.

Castles of Steel Massie, Robert K., 1929- 2003

Submerging, Schwieger set a course that would intercept this vessel at a point approximately ten miles off a rocky coastal promontory called the Old Head of Kinsale.

Castles of Steel Massie, Robert K., 1929- 2003

Schwieger saw a plume of smoke fourteen miles to the southwest.

Castles of Steel Massie, Robert K., 1929- 2003

PRESTON: I think it would be Schwieger because it's spelled "I-E," rather than "E-I."

Lusitania: An Epic Tragedy 2002

I've always understood that the pronunciation is Schwieger.

Lusitania: An Epic Tragedy 2002

LAMB: Are you pronouncing it Schwieger or Schwieger?

Lusitania: An Epic Tragedy 2002

And it was just after lunch on the 7th of May that Schwieger was called to the periscope by one of his men, who had sighted the liner approaching over the horizon.

Lusitania: An Epic Tragedy 2002