Undertaking an immediate counter attack, the enemy submarine was successfully destroyed, but with the result that for those outside of Akebono, navigation became difficult. Third Expedition Fleet
7thDesDiv Returned to Base
SECRETARY SHIP OFFICE
Akebono towed the three of them, and was able to successfully make the return journey, but...During the return, an enemy submarine attacked, placing the three of Oboro, Sazanami and Ushio into medium damage.