The task unit arrived in the waters off Tanauan, Leyte, on the 118th and underwent a Japanese air attack that morning. "Alshain" joined the others in firing on the enemy intruders. One "A6M Zero" approached the cargo ship and dived from directly astern in what seemed to be a strafing or dive bombing attack. However, intense antiaircraft fire caused the plane to burst into flames, and it splashed close aboard , anchored away. The next day, "Alshain" left Tanauan to return to Seeadler Harbor.