- Reaction score
- 341
- Points
- 930
Silly pirates...Trix are for kids
From the Globe and Mail
Things are heating up in the Southern Somali Basin. NICHOLAS is a 6th Fleet asset - she isn't even in the CMF AOR. This is the 3rd time in as many weeks that a coalition warship in the SB has been approached by pirates. Guaranteed these particular pirates are never, ever going to forget the sight and sound of a .50 cal night firing.
From the Globe and Mail
Nairobi — The Associated Press
Published on Thursday, Apr. 01, 2010 10:50AM EDT
U.S. naval forces say they've captured five pirates after exchanging fire with them, sinking their skiff and confiscating a mother ship.
The USS Nicholas came under fire early Thursday from pirates in an area west of the Seychelles.
The U.S. Africa Command said the five pirates seized would remain in U.S. custody on board the frigate for time being. The Nicholas is home-ported in Norfolk, Va.
International naval forces have stepped up their enforcement of the waters off East Africa in an effort to thwart a growing pirate trade.
Experts say piracy will continue to be a problem until an effective government is established on Somalia's lawless shores. The country has not had a functioning government for 19 years.
Things are heating up in the Southern Somali Basin. NICHOLAS is a 6th Fleet asset - she isn't even in the CMF AOR. This is the 3rd time in as many weeks that a coalition warship in the SB has been approached by pirates. Guaranteed these particular pirates are never, ever going to forget the sight and sound of a .50 cal night firing.