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Polish Warship Fired On German Vessel In Baltic Sea Incident
Polish Tarantus Class corvette fired eight 30mm rounds at the West German tender Neckar 25 nautical miles off the Soviet coast in international waters during Warsaw Pact maneuvers. Neckar sustained eight direct hits and three German sailors were wounded. Berlin seeks full explanation and possible compensation while Warsaw investigates. Capt. Gatz suggested a possible technical defect or reckless act, noting prior greetings between the vessels.
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Bonn
West Germany
UPI
Baltic Sea
Warsaw
Poland
Bay of Danzig
Diethard Gatz
Kiel Naval Base
Gatz
Neckar