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394.115 Panay/46: Telegram

The Commander in Chief of the United States Asiatic Fleet ( Yarnell ) to the Chief of Naval Operations ( Leahy )78

U. S. S. “Oahu ,” December 14, 1937—2:10 p.m.
[Received December 14—9:07 a.m.]

0014. Your 0514. 1235. As nearly as can be ascertained Panay capsized and sunk directly abreast lower entrance Hohsien channel about 500 yards from left bank 7 fathoms water, nothing showing; bombed about 1330, sank about 1430, more details upon contact with surviving officers.

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