Navy Department Communique No. 8

DECEMBER 15, 1941

A Norwegian motor ship was sunk while approaching the Hawaiian Isles. The crew was rescued by naval vessels. The Hawaiian area has otherwise been without incident.
Recent enemy bombing in the Philippine theatre has resulted in no damage to naval installations or ships. Heavy weather in the North Atlantic hampers naval operations there.
Midway and Wake Islands continue to resist.
The above is based on reports up until noon today.