the submarine "Snake" which from
the air appeared to have its
stern under water - other ships
could be seen to have their
superstructures twisted, & their
smoke-stacks pushed over - The
paint of the Nevada was
blackened on our side so it
was much more difficult to
pick her out -

This P.M. @ 3 we went out
on an inspection trip - Before
starting we were told that 2
A. [?] s, the Jap cruiser, two
destroyers had sunk - the Jap
cruiser @ 10.30 AM today -
The Independence & the sub
had been towed away to be
beached - the Indep. blew up her
magazines after apparently five were
under control -