Thread: US Navy Captures Pirate Mother Ship

NAIROBI, Kenya - U.S. naval forces said Thursday they've captured five pirates after exchanging fire with them, sinking their skiff and confiscating a mother ship.

The USS Nicholas was just west of the Seychelles in international waters Thursday when crew began taking fire from a suspected pirate skiff, NBC News reported. The Nicholas returned fire and disabled the pirate boat, then pursued the skiff until it finally broke down.

The U.S. sailors were able to board the skiff and arrest three suspected pirates. On board, the sailors found ammunition and several cans of fuel, NBC News reported.

U.S. Navy frigate captures pirate mother ship - Africa - msnbc.com

Good News for sure!

This "pirate thing" has gotton way out of control ....

Dumb pirates taking on a US Navy frigate. They sure picked on the wrong ship.

And since they shot at the US ship, we get to chose jurisdiction that they will be prosecuted under.

Just wish that the Navy had sunk the ship and the skiff..... then made the pirates WALK home.

Good question, Neal! If they're prosecuted some places, the "bad guys" could end getting their vessels back!

I think the best place is Kenya. They have a mandatory death penalty for anyone convicted of pirating.

I hate the use of the word "suspected"!!! They caught 'em red-handed!

As for Kenya, that's where all the pirates launder their money and have their home offices.
Somehow don't think any pirates will be dying there any time soon.

Originally Posted by MCcruiser

I hate the use of the word "suspected"!!! They caught 'em red-handed!

As for Kenya, that's where all the pirates launder their money and have their home offices.
Somehow don't think any pirates will be dying there any time soon.

I thought it was Kenya. Maybe I am wrong. Somalia is the "get out of jail free card"

Originally Posted by nealberk

And since they shot at the US ship, we get to chose jurisdiction that they will be prosecuted under.

Just wish that the Navy had sunk the ship and the skiff..... then made the pirates WALK home.

It sure would be fun watching them walk home, lol.Moses ain't around to part the Sea anymore.