Japanese warships sighted in the Bismarck Archipelago and Solomon Islands according to the U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary dated 19 August 1942

An item reported that 3 cruisers and 1 destroyer were seen in the harbour of Kavieng, New Ireland [Papua New Guinea] and in Gizo harbour, Solomon Islands 2 destroyers and a freighter.

Source

Map Room Papers (Roosevelt Administration), 1942 - 1945. U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary No. 252 dated 19 August 1942