Navy Department Communique No. 55

MARCH 16, 1942

The Navy Department issued the following communiqué based on reports received up to 3 p. m. (e. w. t.) March 16, 1942:

Far East.
A U. S. submarine has sunk an enemy freighter during the course of extended operations in Japanese waters.
A 3,000-ton enemy gasoline tanker also has been sunk in the Philippine area.
These sinkings are in addition to those reported in previous communiqués.
There is nothing to report from other areas.