[grey_whiskers]

It is my understanding that there were up to six Iranian boats that had surrounded the Brits. If the Cornwall had openned fire on them, there would have been many Iranian casualties plus 15 dead Brits. The Cornwall would not have been able to extinguish all six boats. The Iranians were heavily armed and would have taken out the Brits after the first shots were fired by HMS Cornwall.

I don't know if you realize it, but that remark doesn't look too good when taken together with your tagline.

Cheers!

[casino66]

Well let's say 'we won't quit, but we won't commit suicide either'. You can tell that is what I think would have happened had the Brits opened fire. Just MHO, mainly H.