Chapter 117: The Great Adventure in India
Three nautical miles is a very close distance, only 5,556 meters, and it usually takes 20 to 25 minutes for a healthy adult to run, not to mention a small boat that is much faster. Within three minutes, four dinghys appeared to the northeast of the cargo ship.
"Mr. Captain? Have you ever seen a fishing boat that sails at speeds of more than 20 knots? What kind of fish do you have to catch to make money back on oil? Wu Liang held up the telescope and completely shattered the hope of Mr. Captain.
"Wait! They still seem to have the Indian flag and the navy flag on it!" Ignoring Wu Liang's ridicule, the captain held a large telescope with a high magnification in the driver's seat and tried to see more clearly: "WTF!" This is the high seas, the Indian Navy has no law enforcement powers, what do these bastards want to do? ”
"Huh! What did you say the Indian Navy intercepted the Pakistani cargo ship for? I'm not surprised that anything is happening in the relationship between these two countries! However, captain, I think these two ships are just ordinary patrol boats, right? Even if the weather is good and the sea conditions allow, they won't have enough range to travel so far, right? "Wu Liang has a suspicious expression that I know if you don't lie to me, so that the captain is super hot, and he just wants to find a POI to say!
"These bastards must have a large ship nearby to redo the supply ship! Guys, it looks like we're in big trouble! Captain Fat John nervously said a word of nonsense.
"Guys, I have good news, these ships don't seem to be equipped with naval guns, I only found a large-caliber machine gun in the bow of the ship, for such a large ship, a .50 caliber machine gun should not pose a threat!" Wu Liang carefully observed the following small boats, and then reminded like a captain.
The first mate was a Sikh wrapped in a huge turban, much calmer than the nervous chief officer, and said after careful observation: "This should be a FAC-class patrol ship equipped by India, the main weapon is only a 12.7 mm caliber heavy machine gun plus two 7.62 mm caliber light machine guns, carrying ten people, full load displacement of 60 tons, basically no threat to the hull." However, I heard that the Indian government announced a year ago that it would increase the self-defense firepower of patrol boats, and I don't know if there are any modified models in these ships, if there are, they will be broken! ”
"Captain, the other party sent a signal asking for a radio call." The second officer in charge of the radio suddenly shouted.
After a short pause, Captain Fat John and the ultra-high speed that did not fit his size slipped to the radio: "This is a Pakistani cargo ship (Chocolate Donuts), please ask your identity, over!" ”
"(Chocolate Donuts), John, has anyone ever told you that the name sounds delicious?" Wu Liang finally vented his complaint.
"Shut up! Do you think I'm willing to run around the world with this ghostly name? Just tell someone that I'm the captain of the Chocolate Donuts! Hell, it's a shame! Blame the damn board, God knows why those crampy guys came up with such a weird name! "Fat John broke out directly, it seems that the G-spot of the ship's name has made poor Captain John happy for a long time, and a slight touch is such a big reaction.
"(Chocolate Donuts), this is the Indian Navy T-81 patrol ship, we have received a report that your ship is smuggling and smuggling, and we order your ship to slow down and stop for inspection! Complete! A curry-scented English voice came from the other end of the radio.
“WHAT? We're from Kerala, and the government forces have long since lost control of this place, so who's going to report us? The first mate asked in surprise.
"It can't be a report, the Port Authority will not allow any private contact with government forces! Besides, if someone really reported it, it would be impossible to send these small boats of dozens of tons to intercept us in the deep sea. "After a quick vent, Captain John regained the composure that a 10,000-ton freighter captain should have." The patrol ship T-81, this is the high seas, you do not have the right to inspect Pakistani cargo ships! Complete! ”
"(Chocolate Donuts), this is the Indian Ocean, and the Indian Navy naturally has the right to inspect any ship sailing on it, and once again order your ship to slow down and stop for inspection! Otherwise, our ship will use weapons to sink your ship! Complete! ”
"That's not right! It is impossible for the captain of the Indian Navy to be so ignorant that he does not understand even the most basic law of the sea! And to say the stupid thing that you want to sink us with a machine gun. The first mate reminded Captain John.
"I also know that the situation is not right, and the boat must not be stopped! Second mate, you immediately send a distress signal to the surrounding ships! First mate, order the engine room to check the main engine immediately, and if there is no problem, speed up immediately. These boats have a limited range, and they drain him! ”
Fat John turned his head and said to Wu Liang and the remaining mercenaries, "Gentlemen! As you have heard, the origin of these ships is very strange, and if they are really pirates, then our fate is tied together in the vast sea! To save the lives of all of us, I want you to step up when necessary! ”
"Hey! You started saying such righteous and awe-inspiring things when you could use us, and you wouldn't even let us have a gun with you when you got on board! "Two cautious mercenaries began to say strange things.
"That's it! If you really encounter pirates, do you want to swim to Karachi Harbor? Wu Liang opened his mouth to interrupt this short-sighted speech.
Fat Captain John also relented: "Gentlemen, I thought I apologized for my previous behavior and was willing to return your security deposit immediately. Rest assured, in the event of a firefight, I will pay you a good salary and pay for the casualties. I hope that everyone can work hard for our common safety regardless of past suspicions! ”
Hearing that there is money for nothing, there is also a casualty pension, and the guy who said strange things no longer speaks.
"Because the load of our ship is not large, the side part of the ship is very high from the sea level, and it is impossible for people on these small boats to board the ship from other places, you just need to guard the ladder, and the task is relatively simple." The first mate didn't know where to find a large roll of banknotes, and while giving money to everyone, he introduced the specific task situation, and in addition to the security deposit of five hundred dollars, he also issued an additional five hundred dollars, which was considered to be a jelly bean in advance.
At this moment, a huge gunfire like a burst of beans was heard outside the porthole, and seeing that the (Chocolate Donuts) showed no signs of slowing down, one of the four patrol boats roaming around the hull fired several shots into the sea near the cargo ship, intending to force the Chocolate Donuts to stop with warning shots.