RADM Karl Doorman, (Dutch Navy), sailed with his fleet of five cruisers, including HMAS PERTH, and nine destroyers, from Sourabaya. At the same time a striking force formed on HMAS HOBART, (cruiser), sailed from Tanjong Priok, to attempt the interception of a Japanese convoy approaching western Java.
Australian Naval History on 26 February 1942
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