24 January (1943): Heavy damage: torpedoed near Wewak by USS WAHOO (SS-238); keel nearly broken; beached in shallow water to avoid sinking.
17-23 February: Towed alternately by AMATSUKAZE and URAKAZE, assisted by salvage tug OJIMA, from Wewak to Truk; then docked for emergency repairs/fitting of false bow.
