Operation Jaywick

Operation Jaywick
Part of the Japanese occupation of Singapore during World War II

The MV Krait, used to infiltrate Singapore.
Date26 September 1943
Location
Singapore Harbour
Result Allied victory
Belligerents
 Empire of Japan Z Special Unit
Commanders and leaders
N/A United Kingdom Ivan Lyon
Australia Hubert Edward Carse
Strength
N/A 14 commandos and sailors
1 fishing boat
Casualties and losses
3 ships sunk
3 ships damaged
None

Operation Jaywick was a special operation undertaken in World War II. In September 1943, 14 commandos and sailors from the Allied Z Special Unit raided Japanese shipping in Singapore Harbour, sinking three ships and damaging three ships.