Royal Navy Kills Pirates
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http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/africa...
Excellent work by the RN and some pride regained after the embarrassment of the 'battle of the ipod' with the Iranians.
Arrgh, me hearties!
Excellent work by the RN and some pride regained after the embarrassment of the 'battle of the ipod' with the Iranians.
Arrgh, me hearties!
Article said:
In the ensuing gunfight, two Somali pirates in a Yemeni-registered fishing dhow were killed, and a third pirate, believed to be a Yemeni, suffered injuries and subsequently died. It was the first time the Royal Navy had been engaged in a fatal shoot-out on the high seas in living memory.
By the time the Royal Marines boarded the pirates’ vessel, the enemy had lost the will to fight and surrendered quietly. The Royal Navy described the boarding as “compliant”.
By the time the Royal Marines boarded the pirates’ vessel, the enemy had lost the will to fight and surrendered quietly. The Royal Navy described the boarding as “compliant”.

Good work!
Mikey G said:
Article said:
In the ensuing gunfight, two Somali pirates in a Yemeni-registered fishing dhow were killed, and a third pirate, believed to be a Yemeni, suffered injuries and subsequently died. It was the first time the Royal Navy had been engaged in a fatal shoot-out on the high seas in living memory.
By the time the Royal Marines boarded the pirates’ vessel, the enemy had lost the will to fight and surrendered quietly. The Royal Navy described the boarding as “compliant”.
By the time the Royal Marines boarded the pirates’ vessel, the enemy had lost the will to fight and surrendered quietly. The Royal Navy described the boarding as “compliant”.

Good work!
Eric Mc said:
Mikey G said:
Article said:
In the ensuing gunfight, two Somali pirates in a Yemeni-registered fishing dhow were killed, and a third pirate, believed to be a Yemeni, suffered injuries and subsequently died. It was the first time the Royal Navy had been engaged in a fatal shoot-out on the high seas in living memory.
By the time the Royal Marines boarded the pirates’ vessel, the enemy had lost the will to fight and surrendered quietly. The Royal Navy described the boarding as “compliant”.
By the time the Royal Marines boarded the pirates’ vessel, the enemy had lost the will to fight and surrendered quietly. The Royal Navy described the boarding as “compliant”.

Good work!

Hereward said:
Cool. Were they SBS?
Standard procedure for frigates / destroyers (usually frigates) on deployment to carry about 14 Royal Marines for boarding parties etc. Biggest problem for us is having a woosie government who won't give us the rules of engagement to go and take the pirates out. The French, of all people, aren't as bothered by such things (note gallic shrugs all round in the UN) and have already gone into Somalia with their commandos and killed numerous pirates.Gassing Station | Boats, Planes & Trains | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff