Support Group under Rear Admiral Crace, RN was detached to intercept the Japanese Port Moresby Invasion Group. Hollandia, New Guinea, is occupied by Japanese forces. Firday Alongside of pier 6 in Christobal. Fueled ship and got underway this afternoon. The two forces disengaged, thus closing the Battle of the Coral Sea.
Sea is rough and squalls are quite frequent.
Raining off and on all day. Heading back to Chrsitobal. Rained all morning. Saw one ship today. Tuesday Enroute to Christobal at 18 knots.