On February 7 the weather moderated, and the Navy gunboats got into position.

Today, two navy gunboats, gifts from the United States military, were deployed to the area to protect oil installations.

Two navy gunboats were docked in front of the Chevron terminal today, and soldiers bicycled through the sealed compound.

Israeli Navy gunboats were seen offshore.

He then continued to Ambon city where he attacked an Indonesian Navy gunboat at anchor.

Accompanying the navy gunboats were two 60 ton steam launches, armed with 1-pounder Mark 6 guns and Colt machine guns.

This led to a chase and Laju was quickly surrounded by navy gunboats and marine police boats at the Eastern Anchorage.

Callao, a Spanish Navy gunboat that fought in the Spanish-American War.

The fleeing rebels were attacked by helicopter gunships, while navy gunboats patrolled the seas to cut off the rebels' escape routes, Major Dunuwille said.

Negro Fort was considered heavily defended by the Americans so after forming positions around one side of the post, the navy gunboats were ordered to start the bombardment.