Egyptian killed, two hurt by US warship-(Breaking)

news ^ | 3/25/08 | From correspondents in Cairo

[Flavius]

ONE Egyptian was killed and two wounded when a US military ship about to cross the Suez Canal opened fire on barges of hawkers that approached their boat today, a security source said.

[yldstrk]

Keep away from our ships.

[rbosque]

Can’t take any chances. That barge could have had explosives.

[2ndDivisionVet]

After the U.S.S. Cole bombing, they’d be fools NOT to shoot at a small boat that comes too near!

[tomkat]

Only one ?    If a true security breach, troubling.

More range time needed.

[Ken522]

Those muzzies apparently never read the news, or have very short memories ...

[NordP]

TRUST NO ONE.

Good job, guys.

[CougarGA7]

Should have stopped. We cant afford to screw around with that kind of stuff.

[NYleatherneck]

Bout time...

The only unfortunate thing is that someone’s Naval career is over. Watch how fast they throw this poor guy under the bus.

I would like to be the first to apologize on behalf of a greatful nation.

Semper Fi Sir,
NYleatherneck

[jjw]

The 'warship' in question:

[Cicero]

Good. I’m sick of reading stories about admirals who set rules of engagement so Chinese subs, Russian bombers, and Iranian patrol boats can get within range of our fleets without anything being done to stop them.

That is just asking for another disaster. Next time it could be much worse than the Cole.

[TMSuchman]

Foxnews is reporting that this is a civillian cargo ship. The Co. is out of NY & so far they have no info & same for the Military guy[s] out in the area.

[Flavius]

good catch

Last Updated: Tuesday, 25 March 2008, 00:49 GMT
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US vessel ‘shoots at Suez boat’
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A US container ship approaching the Suez Canal has opened fire on a small Egyptian motorboat, killing one man and wounding two others, reports say.

The Global Patriot, carrying used US military equipment, was in the Gulf of Suez when it was approached by a motorboat selling local merchandise.

Its crew fired after the boat failed to stop when asked, Egyptian sources say.

As many as 100 other local vessels are said to have gathered at the scene, carrying hawkers demanding an inquiry.

Some 7.5% of world sea trade passes through the Suez Canal, which is 190km long (118 miles) and 120m wide (395ft) at its narrowest point.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/7311992.stm

[BluH2o]

This was a cargo ship, under a U.S. flag, carrying military equipment the Persian Gulf region back to the U.S.. This was not a U.S. Navy war ship ... the liberal media is hyping this story up ... to go along with their 4000 causalities in Iraq story.

[PAR35]

Sounds like the captain deserves a promotion.

[beebuster2000]

save for darwin award list

[RDTF]

wow

[Elsiejay]

Not a U. S. “warship;” a commercial vessel, reportedly hauling military materials, probably returning war materiel to Uncle Sugar.

[cmsgop]

What kind of Armament would this ship have?

[DrGunsforHands]

Look how high up the side of the ship is! Probably 30 feet, at least. No way you could do business with someone in that ship from a speedboat.