2 November: Battle of Empress Augusta Bay
Attack mission to Bougainville; engaged U.S. cruiser-destroyer group. Sunk: after losing bow in collision with MYOKO in Empress Augusta Bay (06-01 S, 153-58 E)[Ed.-1], was finished off by gunfire of five U.S. destroyers, with loss of Commander Ashida and entire crew.
2 November: Battle of Empress Augusta Bay
Attack mission to Bougainville; engaged U.S. cruiser-destroyer group. Sunk: after losing bow in collision with MYOKO in Empress Augusta Bay (06-01 S, 153-58 E)[Ed.-1], was finished off by gunfire of five U.S. destroyers, with loss of Commander Ashida and entire crew.
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