Navy Department Communique No. 52

MARCH 9, 1942

The Navy Department issued the following communiqué, based on reports received up to 4:30 p. m. (e. w. t.), March 9, 1942:

Far East.
During the week ending March 6, U. S. submarines operating in Far Eastern waters reported the following casualties inflicted on the naval forces of the enemy:

One destroyer leader-sunk.
One large naval tanker-sunk.

Ships damaged and definitely put out of action:

One aircraft carrier-2 torpedo hits.
One cruiser-1 torpedo hit.
One cruiser-1 torpedo hit.
One cruiser-2 torpedo hits.

These vessels have not been mentioned previously in any other communiqués.
There is nothing to report from other areas.