Martinique to Guadeloupe: Attempted Piracy off the NE Coast of Dominica – December 2020
Four yachts in transit to Guadeloupe succesfully repelled pirates that tried to board their boats during the night.
Published 4 years ago
DATE: 2020-12-11 23:59
LOCATION: No Location Listed See Narrative
EVENT: Attempted Piracy
HAND: 2
STOLEN ITEMS: Unsuccessful piracy attempt
SECURED: N/A
DETAILS:
Four(4) yachts were transiting from Martinique to Guadeloupe.
At position 15.5432N 061.2407W, about 3 kilometres offshore Marigot, along the north eastern coast of Dominica, pirates first laser targeted and then attempted to board one of the yachts around midnight.
The 2 pirates in an open boat were wearing hoods/balaclavas, had handguns and spoke English with an island accent. The boarding was not successful, and a report was made to French authorities.
Related to following destinations: Dominica, Guadeloupe, Martinique
Related to the following Cruising Resources: Piracy & Security
