1. USS Gato, ex-Midway, encountered a stationary Group heading NNW 108km/64 degrees from Takanabe on 9/29/43 @ 0830. Group consisted of a stationary Kiturin with an Akaisasan, a frigate, a DE B class, and a hospital transport dancing attendance. When we closed within 10 km, a stalled Huzisan trailing the Kiturin was spotted. The latter sped up to 5 kts after receiving a torpedo attack, then sank; the Kiturin did not move before sinking. The escorts happily steamed off over the horizon prior to the attacks and were not heard from again.
2. The Soyo Maru does not match the handbook silhouette, which appears to be an Anastasia Maru. Probably a long-known issue, but what the heck.
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