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Part 2: Swarmed by
Pirates, and Shot
at by Yemeni Rebels
On the morning of that tenth day, a coalition destroyer came over the horizon and
shadowed us for two hours, then made off
back towards where he came. We had given
our position to the UKMTO (Marine Trade
Operations), who coordinate the anti-piracy
actions of the coalition. Just call us if you
see anything suspicious theyd said. At the
appearance of the destroyer, my American
captain turned to me, saying How does
it feel to have the might of your country
watching over you? A helicopter gunship is
just a phone-call away!
bow. Three dolphins circled, their bodies
glimmering like angels and leaving us with
trails of fairy dust disappearing into the
deep. To fall into this magical fantasy and
be left behind in such bliss almost felt
appealing. But there was greater fantasy
ahead.
Ten days out from the Maldives we were
nearing Pirate Alley. And when the seas
are calm, the pirates come out to play.
Escort Service
Battle stations!
Pirates!
Surrounded by Skiffs!
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French Somaliland
Saudi Coalition
Yemeni Rebels
Saudi Coalition
Mr. Rambo
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