The Chandlers yacht returns to UK

The yacht which British couple Paul and Rachel Chandler were on when they were abducted by Somali pirates has been returned to Portland Harbor, in Dorset UK.

The Chandlers are still being held for ransom for a reported $7 million, however news posts have mentioned that the pirates may be willing to negotiate for a lesser amount.

The yacht, Lynn Rival was picked up by the Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship Wave Knight. The Wave Knight returned to British waters yesterday to unload the yacht.

According to members on the military vessel, the crew had been ‘forced’ to watch as the couple were kidnapped by pirates. Military officials insisted the crew members could not have acted without endangering the Chandlers lives.

There were 75 merchant seamen and 25 sailors aboard the Wave Knight at the time of the abduction.

The couple were forced to change course to Somalia before being put on a container ship, the Kota Wajar, which had also been taken by the pirates. Based on videos released last week, they now appear to be ashore.

Mr Chandler, a quantity surveyor, and his economist wife have spent several six-month spells at sea.

It later emerged the Wave Knight, carrying a helicopter, was near to the drama.

A Ministry of Defence spokesman said: “Every effort was made by the Royal Navy and the international maritime fleet to locate the Lynn Rival.

“We did everything we could possibly do without further endangering the lives of Paul and Rachel Chandler.”

Portions of this article were sourced from www.dorsetecho.co.uk

My goal is to help the Chandlers, however I cant do it on my own.  If you want to help Paul and Rachel Chandler obtain freedom from their Somali captives, then spreading the word about this subject (and posting blogs) is imperative!

I have no idea if raising money or spreading awareness is the best thing to do for this couple that was hijacked last month.  But, what I do know, is that if more people offer to help and support this cause then it WILL get the attention of the powers that be that can make something positive happen!

I cant stress this enough, I (or we, if I can speak collectively for the FaceBook group) need help with posting information about this subject until it is resolved.  I cant help but think that if nobody steps up to the plate and offers to lend a hand then the result will not be good for this couple.

Help today by contacting me at [email protected] or on the FaceBook group and I will give you full access to posting on this this site.