The Battle
09:20: Seaplane sights oil slick
- Conning tower and propeller wake visible.
- 10 Sorties were flown by 5 aircraft coordinated with 3 ships.
- Wahoo’s speed was up to 2 knots heading westerly.
- Oil Slick expands from 50 m2 to 60,000 m2
- Wahoo’s speed goes to zero
- Both oil and air were seen gushing at the surface.
- Attacks continue until 16:30