Crestline Experimental Dive Unit
          " Attack From The Sea "
 

April 9, 1945
           "In the early morning hours of 9 April the LCS(L) 118, moored to the port side of a supply ship, USS Starr, was rocked by an explosion. A suicide boat had attacked the Starr from the starboard side."

October 13, 2000
           "The Pentagon said Thursday the blast aboard the USS Cole was caused by a terrorist attack. U.S. officials said a pair of suspects steered a small boat loaded with explosives alongside the ship in Yemen and stood at attention as the small craft blew up. "
 

            History does not have to repeat itself, constant awareness linked with constant training will help avert another disaster.

        CEDU's fleet can be at your service for readiness training.  Call the CEDU for assistance in your small unit tactical waterborne operational needs.

Reference (links of historical interest)
USS Cole
Explosive Motor Boats (EMB's)
"Barchino" Italian Fast Surface Attach Vessel
Earl Blanton, Gunner's Mate LCS(L)-118