 On September 15, 1942, while patrolling south of the Solomon Islands during the Guadalcanal Campaign under the command of Commander Tanashi Takakazu, "I-19" sighted and attacked the U.S. carrier , firing six torpedoes.Three of the torpedoes hit the "Wasp", causing heavy damage.With power knocked out due to damage from the torpedo explosions, "Wasp’s" damage-control teams were unable to contain the ensuing fires.