U.S. Navy Department (May 2, 1945)
Communique No. 594
FAR EASTERN WATERS – U.S. submarines have reported the sinking of 21 enemy vessels, including two combatant ships – a destroyer and an escort vessel – in operations against the enemy in these waters, as follows:
- 1 destroyer
- 1 escort vessel
- 1 destroyer transport
- 2 medium cargo transports
- 2 small cargo vessels
- 12 medium cargo vessels
- 1 large tanker
- 1 medium tanker
These actions have not been announced in any previous Navy Department communique.