USS Nicholas Captures Suspected Pirates in Indian Ocean

USS Nicholas Captures Suspected Pirates in Indian Ocean

USS Nicholas

INDIAN OCEAN, At Sea — USS Nicholas captured suspected pirates on Thursday after exchanging fire, sinking a skiff, and confiscating a suspected mother ship.

While operating west of the Seychelles in international waters, Nicholas reported taking fire at 12:27 a.m. local time from a suspected pirate skiff and returned fire before commencing pursuit of the vessel until the disabled skiff stopped.

INDIAN OCEAN, At Sea — USS Nicholas captured suspected pirates on Thursday after exchanging fire, sinking a skiff, and confiscating a suspected mother ship. While operating west of the Seychelles in international waters, Nicholas reported taking fire at 12:27 a.m. local time from a suspected pirate skiff and returned fire before commencing pursuit of the vessel [...]


USS Nicholas Captures Suspected Pirates in Indian Ocean USS Nicholas Captures Suspected Pirates in Indian Ocean USS Nicholas Captures Suspected Pirates in Indian Ocean

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