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Navy Department Communique No. 178

NOVEMBER 2, 1942

Far East.

  1. U. S. submarines have reported the following results of operations against the enemy in Far Eastern waters:
    • (a) Two large tankers sunk.
    • (b) One large passenger cargo ship sunk.
    • (c) Two medium-sized cargo ships sunk.
    • (d) Two small cargo ships sunk.
    • (e) One converted carrier damaged and set on fire.
    • (f) One destroyer damaged.
    • (g) One medium-sized tanker damaged.

These actions have not been announced in any previous Navy Department communiqué.

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