At least six of the U.S. ships—including Laffey, O'Bannon, Atlanta, San Francisco, Portland, and Helena—fired at Akatsuki, which drew attention to herself with her illuminated searchlight.
Mindst seks amerikanske skibe – heriblandt Laffey, O'Bannon, Atlanta, San Francisco, Portland, og Helena — skød mod Akatsuki, som tiltrak sig opmærksomhed med sit søgelys.