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Originally Posted by aj906
But at 4 knots (as your latter post implies) this will not be a problem.
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Absolutely true. I was only answering his idea that it should be better.
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And, with batteries engaged, it is not like you would want to do much more than about that for the sake of economical cruising.
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True. That said, you're only going to get six-to-eight hours doing that and then you'll have to recharge them. Since the engine doing the recharging has to run at full speed it will actually cost more fuel than if you just ran at 4 knots on the diesels. Unfortunately the game has this wrong and you can actually save fuel by travelling on batteries. Also they will recharge even if you are out of fuel. SH4 fixed this.
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Also, if it is such an issue - and I'm not for one minute questioning you - why would it be a viable option related by veterans? Perhaps their recollections refer to mill-pond conditions only and I missed that implication 
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I was unaware of submarines using batteries for long-distance travel. Decks-awash surface approaches, yes, especially where silence is important. Maneuvering in port, yes. But travelling? I've not read those accounts.