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‘We had right of way’: when British fair play met Russian firepower off the Isle of Wight
Bright Future, a 12-metre pleasure yacht, found itself in a standoff with the 125-metre Admiral Grigorovich, a Russian frigate. Photograph: Bright future sailing Bright Future, a 12-metre pleasure yacht, found itself in a standoff with the 125-metre Admiral Grigorovich, a Russian frigate. Photograph…
This incident highlights how naval navigation rules become complicated when military vessels arent following standard maritime protocols. The 125m frigates presence created a dangerous situation despite the yachts right of way. International maritime law needs clearer guidelines for military vessel conduct in civilian waters.