The rest of Tanaka's warships abandoned the supply mission, increased speed, turned, and launched a total of 44 torpedoes in the direction of Wright's cruisers.
Kapal-kapal Tanaka yang tersisa membatalkan misi perbekalan, menambah kecepatan, berbelok, dan meluncurkan sejumlah 44 torpedo ke arah kapal-kapal penjelajah Wright.