TF 143 encounters mine field at Canton Island (98,99)
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DD Mochizuki, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Naval bombardment of Canton Island, at 98,99! ~& T: I) X2 i, a
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DD Mochizuki, on fire, heavy damage \% s" G/ S* z2 [2 s/ |; k
CL Tatsuta
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( q% E ^0 O; T! sCL Tama
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