Warship Shadowing Somali Pirates Who Captured Four Americans

Gerald · 02-21-11, 02:14 AM

MOGADISHU, Somalia -- A warship is shadowing a yacht with four Americans on board that was hijacked by Somali pirates, a pirate said Sunday, as the vessel was reported to be moving closer to the Somali coast.

The yacht Quest was hijacked on Friday off the coast of Oman, but is now in the waters between Yemen and northern Somalia, two pirates and a Somali government official told The Associated Press.

One pirate who gave his name only as Hassan said a warship with a helicopter on its deck is near the Quest.

The pirate's claim could not be independently verified, and U.S. officials on Sunday did not release any information about the yacht. A U.S. Embassy spokesman on Saturday said officials were assessing options and "possible responses."

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/02...red-americans/

Note: Published February 20, 2011

Gerald · 02-21-11, 08:44 AM

http://video.foxnews.com/v/4547566/p...ylist_id=87485

gimpy117 · 02-21-11, 09:38 AM

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The Adams have been sailing the world with a yacht full of Bibles since 2004

anyone else find that weird??

Herr-Berbunch · 02-21-11, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by gimpy117

anyone else find that weird??

Every now and again they release one, but it never comes back with a twig in it's mouth!

Sailor Steve · 02-21-11, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

Every now and again they release one, but it never comes back with a twig in it's mouth!

I understand one was swallowed by a great fish.

Buddahaid · 02-21-11, 12:33 PM

Since Christianity is all about the afterlife, I say stop the ship, let the hostages fulfill their faith, and blow pirate SOB's up. Better yet hang them in public.

Enough is enough. Maritime law be damned!

Jimbuna · 02-21-11, 12:39 PM

razark · 02-22-11, 09:34 AM

Not a good ending.

http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa...ex.html?hpt=T2

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/02...rtedly-killed/

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Four Americans aboard a yacht hijacked by Somali pirates have been killed, Fox News has confirmed.

Gerald · 02-22-11, 09:43 AM

Sad,very sad

Molon Labe · 02-22-11, 10:19 AM

CENTCOM's report:

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From Central Command Public Affairs
TAMPA, Fla. (NNS) -- At approximately 1 a.m. EST today, while negotiations were ongoing to secure the release of four American hostages, U.S. forces responded to gunfire aboard the pirated vessel (S/V) Quest.

As they responded to the gunfire, reaching and boarding the Quest, the forces discovered all four hostages had been shot by their captors. Despite immediate steps to provide life-saving care, all four hostages ultimately died of their wounds.

"We express our deepest condolences for the innocent lives callously lost aboard the Quest," said Gen James N. Mattis, U.S. Central Command Commander.

During the boarding of the Quest, the reaction force was engaged by pirates on board the vessel. Two pirates died during the confrontation and 13 were captured and detained along with two pirates already in US Forces custody. The US Forces also found the remains of two other pirates already dead aboard the Quest. In total, it is believed 19 pirates were involved in the hijacking of the S/V Quest.

US Forces have been closely monitoring the S/V Quest for approximately 3 days, once it became known to be pirated. Four U.S. Navy warships comprised the response force dedicated to recovering the S/V Quest: the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65), the guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), the guided-missile destroyers USS Sterett (DDG 104) and USS Bulkeley (DDG 84). The ships are deployed to the region to conduct maritime security operations and to provide support to operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn.

Questions can be addressed to U.S. Central Command at 813-827-5895.

TLAM Strike · 02-22-11, 10:27 AM

Makes me wonder if these pirates were linked to Al Shabaab.

They saw the game was up and decided to off some infidels before being taken down.

Molon Labe · 02-22-11, 01:14 PM

Information Dissemination has some updates. CENTCOM/5th Fleet had a phone interview and some of the contents of that are getting reported now.

It seems that there was some sort of dispute among the pirates that blew up in their, and our, faces. It doesn't appear that the pirates were reacting to a US raid or anything like that.

Gerald · 02-22-11, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Molon Labe

Information Dissemination has some updates. CENTCOM/5th Fleet had a phone interview and some of the contents of that are getting reported now.

It seems that there was some sort of dispute among the pirates that blew up in their, and our, faces. It doesn't appear that the pirates were reacting to a US raid or anything like that.

It sounds plausible, one out of the ordinary must have happened...

Takeda Shingen · 02-22-11, 05:28 PM

I trust that we'll be showing the surviving pirates a good time. Unofficially, of course.

02-22-11, 05:38 PM

I'm waiting for the escape attempt.
The one where they tie themselves to an anchor and try to float away.

02-21-11, 02:14 AM	#1
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Warship Shadowing Somali Pirates Who Captured Four Americans MOGADISHU, Somalia -- A warship is shadowing a yacht with four Americans on board that was hijacked by Somali pirates, a pirate said Sunday, as the vessel was reported to be moving closer to the Somali coast. The yacht Quest was hijacked on Friday off the coast of Oman, but is now in the waters between Yemen and northern Somalia, two pirates and a Somali government official told The Associated Press. One pirate who gave his name only as Hassan said a warship with a helicopter on its deck is near the Quest. The pirate's claim could not be independently verified, and U.S. officials on Sunday did not release any information about the yacht. A U.S. Embassy spokesman on Saturday said officials were assessing options and "possible responses." http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/02...red-americans/ Note: Published February 20, 2011 __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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02-21-11, 12:33 PM	#6
Buddahaid Shark above Space Chicken Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 9,319 Downloads: 162 Uploads: 0	Since Christianity is all about the afterlife, I say stop the ship, let the hostages fulfill their faith, and blow pirate SOB's up. Better yet hang them in public. Enough is enough. Maritime law be damned! __________________ "However vast the darkness, we must provide our own light." Stanley Kubrick "Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming." David Bowie

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	__________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Sad,very sad __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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TLAM Strike Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 8,633 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 6	Makes me wonder if these pirates were linked to Al Shabaab. They saw the game was up and decided to off some infidels before being taken down. __________________

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Molon Labe Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Along the Watchtower Posts: 3,810 Downloads: 27 Uploads: 5	Information Dissemination has some updates. CENTCOM/5th Fleet had a phone interview and some of the contents of that are getting reported now. It seems that there was some sort of dispute among the pirates that blew up in their, and our, faces. It doesn't appear that the pirates were reacting to a US raid or anything like that. __________________

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Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	I trust that we'll be showing the surviving pirates a good time. Unofficially, of course.

02-22-11, 05:38 PM	#15
Madox58 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	I'm waiting for the escape attempt. The one where they tie themselves to an anchor and try to float away.