Frigate shot by another navy ship
published : 15 Mar 2024 at 08:34
writer: Gary Boyle
ORIGINAL SOURCE/WRITER: Wassana Nanuam
A gun shot from HTMS Chonburi accidentally hit HTMS Khirirat on Thursday, causing a fire and injuring 13 soldiers. Both Thai navy vessels were anchored at Laem Thian Pier, Sattahip Naval Base, in Chon Buri province.
The incident took place at 11.50am when the naval gun shot discharged from the front gun of HTMS Chonburi hit the rear section of HTMS Khirirat.
Firefighters swiftly responded to control the fire aboard the warship.
The Royal Thai Navy said 13 soldiers were injured, 10 of them in serious condition. According to media reports, many suffered from smoke inhalation.
HTMS Chonburi had returned from a firing drill on Wednesday and had returned to the base for repairs, as one of its guns had malfunctioned during the operation.
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- anchor: to prevent a boat from moving by dropping a large very heavy object (an anchor) connected to the ship into the water - ทอดสมอ
- discharge: releasing force or power - การปล่อยกระแสไฟฟ้า
- drill: an activity which practises a particular skill and often involves repeating the same thing several times - การฝึกหัด
- frigate: a small fast ship in the navy that travels with other ships in order to protect them - เรือรบเคลื่อนเร็วขนาดเล็ก
- inhalation: the process of breathing in - การหายใจเข้า
- malfunction (verb): to fail to work or operate correctly - ทำงานผิดปกติ
- naval (adj): connected with the navy of a country - เกี่ยวกับกองทัพเรือ
- operation: a planned activity involving a lot of people, especially soldiers or police officers - การปฏิบัติการ
- rear: back - ด้านหลัง
- vessel: a boat or ship - เรือ
