Tanaka claimed to have sunk a battleship and two cruisers in the battle.

It also damaged or sank three cruisers, three destroyers, one minelayer and damaged 188 aircraft.

The Japanese widely publicized the results of the engagement, claiming to have sunk a battleship and three cruisers.

Torpedo boats also sank two armored cruisers and two destroyers during the course of the war.

By 9 December 1904, the Japanese had sunk four battleships and two cruisers, including Poltava.

"Our bombers report sinking three aviation ships, two cruisers, and two destroyers."

Kurita reported that his force had sunk two carriers, two cruisers, and some destroyers.

Although U-boats to the north sank two British light cruisers, UB-12 and her group played no part in the action.

By war's end, torpedoes launched from warships had sunk 1 battleship, 2 armored cruisers, and 2 destroyers.

Scott claimed that his force sank three Japanese cruisers and four destroyers.