Who is the floating man?

Who can solve the mystery of the man found floating in international waters between Norway and Denmark?

The man calls himself the stateless American and was found by a Norwegian oil tanker yesterday morning. He was floating in a raft made up of four oil barrels held together by a frame of wooden planks. He was found without any clothes and frozen. He was then taken to Sweden.

According to his rescuers, the man spoke English and said he was from California. The Swedish police said his name is George Williams.

He claims he was left in the high seas by a British ship a few days ago. He did not offer any reasons as to why he was thrown overboard. Neither did he name the ship.

No wonder the police are mystified. They will contact the US Embassy on Monday to confirm his identity.

Until then, can anyone furnish us the details of the British ship and this floating man?