Navy Department Communique No. 21

DECEMBER 30, 1941

The Navy Department issued the following communiqué, on the naval situation based on reports received up to noon today:

Far East.
Submarine operations against enemy surface craft are continuing. Reports that a U. S. destroyer and two of our submarines were sunk in the period December 26-28 are without foundation.

Central Pacific.
The situation in respect to Midway Island remains unchanged. There have been no further attacks since last reported.

Eastern Pacific.
Japanese vessels are suspected of being in the vicinity of Kodiak. All merchant vessels have been warned.
There is nothing to report from other areas.