Manila Bay in WW2 History | World War II Database

5 Nov 1944

Philippines

While in Manila Bay, Philippine Islands, Nachi survived the first two waves of a US Navy carrier attack, but was caught by about 60 aircraft from a third wave from USS Ticonderoga and USS Lexington at 1250 hours. She was disabled by five bombs and two or three torpedoes. At 1400 hours, she was able to even her list and prepared to be towed away by destroyer Akebono. At 1445 hours, another wave from USS Lexington hit Nachi with five torpedoes, twenty bombs, and sixteen rockets. Nachi sank at 1450 hours. 807, including Captain Enpei Kanoka, were killed; 220 survived. ww2dbase [Nachi | Manila Bay | CPC]

Photo(s) dated 5 Nov 1944

15 Feb 1945

Philippines

Destroyer USS Saufley spent the day in the Manila Bay area, Luzon, Philippines covering the landings in Mariveles Harbor and counter battery fire on Caballo Island. She spent the night conducting interdiction fire on Mariveles as support for PT Boats operating in Manila Bay. ww2dbase [Philippines Campaign, Phase 2 | Saufley | Manila Bay, Luzon | DS]

17 Feb 1945

Philippines

Destroyer USS Saufley shifted back and forth from Manila Bay, Luzon to Subic Bay, Luzon escorting supply ships for the landings at Mariveles Harbor. ww2dbase [Saufley | Manila Bay, Luzon | DS]

20 Aug 1945

Photo(s) dated 20 Aug 1945