Yacht attacked off Somali coast

Created by webmaster. Last modified on 2007-03-23 15:20:54
Contributors: Paul von Zalinski
Topic: Piracy Archive 2000-2002

Incident - early August 2001.

British Yacht Swan 40' (approx) 200nm SE of Djibouti accosted by three "yamaha" type 18-20' outboard powered boats - armed. Vessel approx 20nm off Somali Coast. Crew detained ashore for about ten days. Pirates took nothing - apparently only after money.