Okinoshima in 1937
| Name | 沖島 Okinoshima |
| Ship Type | Minelayer |
| Launched/Completed | 1934 |
| Builder | Harima Shipbuilding and Engineering, Aioi |
| Tonnage | 4,470 tons |
| Owner | Imperial Japanese Navy |
| Loss Date | March 12, 1942 (attack occurred the previous day) |
| Location of attack | 05-06S, 153-48E, Northwest of Buka Island |
| Circumstances | Sunk by torpedo |
| Number of Men Lost | 42 crew members |
Submarine Information
| Name of Submarine | USS S-42 (SS-153) | Patrol Number 1 |
| Commanding Officer | LCDR Oliver G. Kirk | Attack No. 151 |
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