A commodore, who was commanding
The Indonesian torpedo ship Macan Tutul (Leopard)
When it was sunk by the Dutch warships
In Aru Sea in January 1962
Three Indonesian torpedo ships
Were tasked to land 115 insurgents
In an invasion of West Papua
Which was still controlled by the Dutch
They were confronted by two Dutch destroyers
He realized that the battle was up
He manoeuvred his ship in such a way
As to draw the Dutch fire
Allowed other two ships to escape unharmed
The KRI Macan Tutul was sunk
And 51 survivors were rescued
But he went down with his ship
I feel that i am reading a historical review.Anywhere i had enjoy reading it.
Nice tribute. We need to be reminded of past wars and battles.
but he went down with his ship...... summarises your poem for you.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Gives certain new insights!