Every once in a while, if you're running RSRDC, you'll get flash radio traffic warning you about an impending Japanese warship movement. They'll give you latitude and longitude, along with a date and time where you can probably intercept the transit. Once when I was heading out on patrol I got warning of a BB transfer from Rabaul back to the home islands, and the intercept was right on my way, so I hung around the intercept point for an extra day to see. Along came two Kongo BBs and two Akizuki DDs running in line astern. I fired 6 fish at the lead Kongo, hit with 5, sank it and evaded the escorts. Those reports are worth investigating, though not all seem to be accurate.
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