Topic: Paul Chandler

Marines warned over Chandler rescue

ThisIsLondon.co.uk - 445 days ago
Hijacked sailor Paul Chandler warned a watching Royal Navy ship that he and his wife would be killed if marines tried to rescue them, new interviews reveal.. Mr Chandler radioed a plea to Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship Wave Knight after he and ...

British couple held by Somali pirates

AFP European Edition - 840 days ago
The family of a British couple being held hostage by Somali pirates were warned Thursday that they would have no choice but to pay a ransom to ensure their return. "In his speech to the Royal Institute for International Affairs, Sharmarke said ...

Somali pirates holding British couple

AFP European Edition - 840 days ago
Somali pirates confirmed Wednesday they had hijacked a yacht carrying a British couple thought to be Paul Chandler, 58, and his wife Rachel, 55, adding that the two hostages were in good health. "In his speech to the Royal Institute for International ...