At 01:43, Patterson spotted a ship, probably Kinugasa, 5,000 meters dead ahead and immediately sent a warning by radio and signal lamp: "Warning!
Klokken 1.43 opdagede Patterson et skib, formentlig Kinugasa, 5.000 meter foran sig, og sendte straks en advarsel over radionen og med signallampe: "Advarsel!