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The passage of the Straits and 10 August were uneventful.

Fishing boats and one merchant vessel were passed at close quarters, but due to a moonless night and indifferent visibility, it was thought improbable that the force had been sighted from the shore.

Reports received later, however, showed that the enemy was fully aware of the convoy's passage of the Straits.