Navy Department Communique No. 29

JANUARY 16, 1942

The Navy Department issued the following communiqué, on the naval situation based on reports received up to 9 a. m (e. s. t.) today:

Far East.
Units of the U. S. Asiatic Fleet report the sinking of five enemy vessels in Far Eastern waters. They include two large cargo ships, two large transports and one medium-sized transport. These sinkings are in addition to enemy casualties at sea previously reported.

Atlantic Area.
The submarine situation along the northeast coast of the United States remains unchanged.
There is nothing to report from other areas.