Emphasizing the Negative: Bad Seamanship & Dud Torpedoes

MON 18 OCT 1943
Pacific
Small carrier Cowpens (CVL 25) and destroyer Abbot (DD-629) are damaged in collision during maneuvers in Hawaiian Operating Area.

Submarine Flying Fish (SS-229) attacks Yokosuka-bound Japanese escort carrier Chuyo, 19°27'N, 145°20'E. Although Flying Fish claims one hit, the enemy flattop bears a charmed life, having survived an attack by Mingo (SS-261) on 16 October 1943 as well, and continues to her destination on schedule.

Submarine Lapon (SS-260) torpedoes and sinks Japanese merchant cargo ship Taichu Maru, 33°59'N, 136°24'E, and scores two "dud" hits on auxiliary minesweeper Keijin Maru.

Submarine Silversides (SS-236) sinks Japanese army cargo ship Tairin Maru, 22'N, 143°23'E.