Battle of Kolombangara
Six nights later, the force, TF 18, reinforced by DesRon 12, moved back up "the Slot" from Tulagi, and soon after 0100 on the 13th, engaged an enemy force consisting of the Japanese cruiser and five destroyers in the Battle of Kolombangara. During the battle, which raged for over an hour, "Jintsu" and were sunk and , , and "St. Louis" were damaged. "St. Louis" took a torpedo which hit well forward and twisted her bow, but caused no serious casualties.