 At the same time, the short range of Hunt-class destroyers , RHN "Pindos" and RHN "Themistoklis" prevented them from intercepting the German invasion convoy headed for Kos.Further losses on both sides followed; after the loss of Kos and friendly air cover, the Allied navies concentrated on supply missions to the threatened islands of Leros and Samos, mostly under the cover of night.From 22–24 October, and "Eclipse" sank in a German minefield east of Kalymnos, while RHN "Adrias" lost its prow.