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The Japanese pressed their attack, and the British destroyer ''Electra'' was battered and sunk by multiple Japanese salvos. The cruisers managed to hit another Japanese destroyer and force its retreat. The Allies were now down to four cruisers and six destroyers, since the Dutch destroyer ''Witte de With'' had been ordered to escort the ''Exeter'' away from danger. In addition, the remaining Allied heavy cruiser, the ''Houston'', was running low on ammunition.
The Japanese pressed their attack, and the British destroyer ''Electra'' was battered and sunk by multiple Japanese salvos. The cruisers managed to hit another Japanese destroyer and force its retreat. The Allies were now down to four cruisers and six destroyers, since the Dutch destroyer ''Witte de With'' had been ordered to escort the ''Exeter'' away from danger. In addition, the remaining Allied heavy cruiser, the ''Houston'', was running low on ammunition.
The battle continued into the night. Doorman attempted repeatedly to out-flank the enemy and attack the transports with his remaining ships. The attempts were in vain, although another Japanese destroyer was hit and damaged. During one of these maneuvers, the British destroyer ''Jupiter'' hit a mine, sinking some hours later. Around one o’clock in the morning, the Japanese fleet intercepted the Allied ships and sank the ''DeRuyter'' and ''Java'' with torpedos. Admiral Doorman went down with his ship, and the remained Allied forces withdrew from the battle.
The battle continued into the night. Doorman attempted repeatedly to out-flank the enemy and attack the transports with his remaining ships. The attempts were in vain, although another Japanese destroyer was hit and damaged. During one of these maneuvers, the British destroyer ''Jupiter'' hit a mine, sinking some hours later. Around one o’clock in the morning, the Japanese fleet intercepted the Allied ships and sank the ''DeRuyter'' and ''Java'' with torpedoes. Admiral Doorman went down with his ship, and the remained Allied forces withdrew from the battle.
==Aftermath==
==Aftermath==