PT 507 opened fire and both boats withdrew under cover of smoke. PT 503 scored hits on the enemy craft's bridge and structure and PT 507 registered a number of hits as a result of accurate strafing. The PTs suffered 37MM, 20MM, and small calibre hits from the enemy. Both boats suffered a number of personnel casualties. The Rest of the Story All but one crew member of the PT 509 were lost.
PAGE is the only known survivor of the action.
U.S.S. PT 509 after maneuvering into position fired one torpedo at a range of 700 yards. No results were observed. It was the decided to close target and make a firing run. This was done at a range of 200 yards and a speed of something over 1500 RPMs. In the course of the firing run there was much return fire from the enemy.