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Originally Posted by undy
Simple, force wasn't needed or required. A bit of evasion goes a long way. We weren't scared, just saw no need to take human lives at that instance. We get enough bad PR 'cause we HAVE TO do certain things.
I for one think they did the smart thing. |
Hit the Nail on the Head. I was on a Submarine in the Navy and while we were transiting on the surface near coastal waters, we were approached by a "Chinese Merchant Ship" who failed to head warnings to steer clear. As it got closer a deck gun was revealed and we realized we were dealing with Pirates disguising themselves as merchants. We changed course and sped up easily outrunning them. No shots were fired. Similar situation with another Sub but the pirates shot at them and put a hole in the Sail (Large vertical part you see) but did not puncture the hull. That sub submerged, came around behind and sank the pirates. Surfaced and searched for survivors who then became prisoners.