Large numbers of Japanese warships sighted in the Coral Sea according to the U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee Daily summary dated 11 May 1942

An item reported that on 9 May huge numbers of Japanese ships were see in the Coral Sea.(1) A strong force was seen around 350 miles east by north of Townsville, Australia and which consisted of a battleship, 2 aircraft carriers escorted by 5 cruisers and 4 destroyers. Near New Guinea and the Solomon Islands were more Japanese warships seen loosing contact with their other ships.

Note

1. Battle of the Coral Sea between USA and Australia against Japan between 4-8 May 1942.

Source

Map Room Papers (Roosevelt Administration), 1942 - 1945. U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary No. 152 dated 11 May 1942