"H.M.S. Nelson was hit by one torpedo, and her speed slightly reduced. There were no casualties in the Nelson.
During the afternoon the enemy attempted a second attack, but was intercepted and driven off by naval ighters. No further attacks were at-Teo! fe to lowing day dh enemy atr craft was destroyed while attempting fo shadow the convoy, British losses were three fighters, but the crews of two were saved.
"During the course of these operations, reports were received that an Ttalian naval force was at sea. is force took evading action. and could not be brought to. battle. "—Reuter.
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