HNLMS Rotterdam vs Somali Pirates 24 Oct 12

[winnipegoo7]

Rotterdam's RHIB was engaged by a Dhow and Pirates ashore. The Dhow lost. The Rotterdam then rescued the Pirates from the sinking Dhow while under fire from the pirates ashore.

http://www.aviationweek.com/Blogs.aspx?plckBlogId=Blog:27ec4a53-dcc8-42d0-bd3a-01329aef79a7&plckPostId=Blog%3A27ec4a53-dcc8-42d0-bd3a-01329aef79a7Post%3Af4388459-314a-4899-9526-046747ab020a

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HNLMS_Rotterdam_(L800)

 

[jollyjacktar]

Should have left the pirates to swim back to shore. 

 

[TN2IC]

Should have left the pirates to swim back to shore. 

No that would be inhumane. But I would sail my ship across their path, and keep going. ;D

 

[CBH99]

Meh.  Doesnt sound like shore was too far away anyhow, if they were receiving small arms fire....would have been some good PT for the pirates to swim back to shore    8)