Navy Department Communique No. 19

DECEMBER 27, 1941

The Navy Department issued the following communiqué, on the naval situation based on reports received up to noon (e. s. t.) today:

Far East.
During enemy bombing attacks two of our destroyers sustained minor damage. There were no casualties to personnel.

Eastern Pacific.
Enemy submarines still are operating in the West Coast shipping lanes. Due to the effective countermeasures adopted by our forces they arc experiencing great difficulty in prosecuting their attacks.

Central Pacific.
Countermeasures against enemy submarines patrolling in the Hawaiian area are being vigorously prosecuted.

Atlantic Theater.
There are no new developments to report.