Somali Pirates hit navy ship 'in error'

**dirtydog** · 08-10-2009, 08:48 AM

Pirates hit navy ship 'in error'

A French defence ministry photo shows the pirates surrendering

A group of Somali pirates has been captured after attacking a French navy ship by mistake, apparently thinking it was a harmless cargo vessel.

French military spokesman Admiral Christophe Prazuck said the pirates attacked in skiffs late at night some 500km (310 miles) off the Somali coast.

But the command and supply ship, the Somme, repelled the attack and chased the pirates, capturing five of them.

Dozens of international warships fight piracy in Somalia's lawless waters.

Once they realised they were facing a ship that was responding and was heading towards them, they stopped shooting and attempted to flee

Admiral Christophe Prazuck

The country has had no effective central government since 1991, leading to a complete breakdown of law and order, and pirates operate off the coast almost with impunity.

Admiral Prazuck told French TV station La Chaine Info the pirates seemed to be surprised that the navy ship fought back.

"Once they realised they were facing a ship that was responding and was heading towards them, they stopped shooting and attempted to flee," he said.

"The Somme gave chase and intercepted one of the pirates' boats. All the weapons had apparently been tossed into the sea and the suspected pirates are now being held on board the Somme."

About two dozen ships from European Union nations, including Britain, France, Germany and Italy, patrol the waters off Somalia - an area of about two million square miles.

Although the international naval forces have stepped up patrols in the Gulf of Aden this year, relatively few of the pirates detained have faced trial because of the legal complexities involved.

BBC NEWS | Africa | Pirates hit navy ship 'in error'

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**nedwalk** · 08-10-2009, 08:59 AM

very easily solved...sink the bastards, no problems

**Another Farang** · 08-10-2009, 03:39 PM

here here! sink the basterds, feed the fish. Every ship navigating the area should be armed and ready to fight back.

**bsnub** · 08-10-2009, 03:42 PM

I think the French froggies are soft. They should have blown them to shit.

**smeden** · 08-10-2009, 03:49 PM

one grenade and the sharks wil do the rest than they wil never try again

**dirtydog** · 08-10-2009, 03:53 PM

Well good on the froggies for not surrendering

**bsnub** · 08-10-2009, 04:04 PM

Originally Posted by dirtydog

Well good on the froggies for not surrendering

I am surprised they didn't!

**Thetyim** · 08-10-2009, 04:08 PM

Was that their first naval victory?

Dan · 08-10-2009, 04:10 PM

Originally Posted by dirtydog

the command and supply ship, the Somme

Christ, what a name to choose.

**bsnub** · 08-10-2009, 04:13 PM

Originally Posted by Thetyim

Was that their first naval victory?

How far back do you want to go? The answer is no.

**Thetyim** · 08-10-2009, 04:32 PM

Battle of La Rochelle - June 22, 1372
Battle of Fleurus - 1690
Battle of Beachy Head - 1690
Invasion of Minorca - April 20th, 1756
Battle of Navarino - October 20, 1827
Battle of Foochow - 1884

Well it's been a long time

**English Noodles** · 08-10-2009, 04:37 PM

Originally Posted by dirtydog

500km (310 miles) off the Somali coast.

Sounds wrong.

**English Noodles** · 08-10-2009, 04:41 PM

Somali Cruises - Cruise along Africa's east coast!

It's like a safari, only better
"Safari" is the Swahili word for adventure and that's just what we have in store for you.

We sail up and down the coast of Somalia waiting to get hijacked by pirates. We encourage you to bring your 'High powered weapons' along on the cruise. If you don't have weapons of your own, you can rent them on the boat.

We guarantee that you will experience at least two hijacking attempts by pirates or we will refund half your money back, including gun rental charges and any unused ammo (mini gun charges not included). How can we guarantee you will experience a hijacking? We operate at 5 knots within 12 miles of the coast of Somalia. If an attempted hijacking does not occur, we will turn the boat around and cruise by at 4 knots. We will repeat this for up to 8 days making three passes a day along the entire length of Somalia. At night the boat is fully lit and bottle rockets are shot off at intervals and loud disco music beamed shore side to attract attention.

**bsnub** · 08-10-2009, 04:48 PM

Originally Posted by Thetyim

Battle of La Rochelle - June 22, 1372
Battle of Fleurus - 1690
Battle of Beachy Head - 1690
Invasion of Minorca - April 20th, 1756
Battle of Navarino - October 20, 1827
Battle of Foochow - 1884

Well it's been a long time

Damn those frogs any way..

**Norton** · 08-10-2009, 05:58 PM

Five more aspiring Darwin Award candidates.

**Smug Farang Bore** · 08-10-2009, 06:09 PM

How many French does it take to defend Paris....

....Dunno - never been tried..!

**bsnub** · 08-10-2009, 06:18 PM

Originally Posted by Smug Farang Bore

How many French does it take to defend Paris....

....Dunno - never been tried..!

**Smug Farang Bore** · 08-10-2009, 06:29 PM

Stormin Norman entering the first Gulf war said " Going to war with the French is like going Deer hunting with an accordion....taking along a load of unwanted noisy baggage".

i've got more....

**bsnub** · 08-10-2009, 06:30 PM

Originally Posted by Smug Farang Bore

Stormin Norman entering the first Gulf war said " Going to war with the French is like going Deer hunting with an accordion....taking along a load of unwanted noisy baggage".

i've got more....

OMFG!! That is so good!! HAHAA!!

**slackula** · 08-10-2009, 06:34 PM

With all the piracy you'd think they could afford a better boat by now.

**bsnub** · 08-10-2009, 06:42 PM

Originally Posted by slackula

With all the piracy you'd think they could afford a better boat by now.

Thats the funny thing about the third world...they have no concept..haha

**Smug Farang Bore** · 08-10-2009, 07:19 PM

Why does Paris have tree lined boulevards.......

.....So the Germans could march in the shade.

**Smug Farang Bore** · 08-10-2009, 07:25 PM

What did Charles De Gaulle say to the German army as it marched in to Paris......?

......Table for 100 000 General.

**Dick Farang** · 08-10-2009, 07:48 PM

The froggies learned from Trafalgar.

**the dogcatcher** · 08-10-2009, 07:52 PM

Originally Posted by Another Farang

here here! sink the basterds, feed the fish. Every ship navigating the area should be armed and ready to fight back.

Absolutely, if you got guns you won't need them. We carry AK's in the Suez. No probs.

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