Navy Department Communique No. 30

JANUARY 17, 1942

The Navy Department issued the following communiqué, on the naval situation based on reports received up to 5 p. m. (e. s. t.) today:

Far East.
A U. S. submarine has sunk three enemy merchant ships off Tokio Bay.
Admiral Thomas C. Hart has assumed control of Allied naval forces in Far Eastern waters.

Atlantic Area.
Enemy submarine activities off the northeast coast of the United States continue.
There are no further developments to report from other areas.