Reply #55: Cdn warship helps thwart Libyan attack

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MISRATA, Libya - A Canadian warship has helped fend off an attack by Libyan forces on the port city of Misrata despite coming under fire itself.

A statement from NATO says the frigate HMCS Charlottetown was conducting patrols with other allied vessels when a number of fast small boats launched an attack.

The statement says the Charlottetown acted with a British Destroyer and was supported by a French warship as it forced the boats to abandon their attack.

The frigate came under fire during the incident in what NATO describes as artillery and anti-aircraft canon fire from regime forces ashore.

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