However, during the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal on 12–13 November, when assigned to bombard Henderson Field on Guadalcanal, he broke off his attack after encountering U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Daniel Callaghan's Task Group 67.4 (TG 67.4).
Bagaimanapun, selama Pertempuran Guadalkanal pada 12–13 November, ketika ditugaskan untuk membombardir Henderson Field di Guadalcanal, dia menghentikan serangannya setelah berhadapan dengan U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Daniel Callaghan's Task Group 67.4 (TG 67.4).