Operation Musashi - Japanese Whalers Playing Dangerous Games

At 0500 Hours Sydney, Australia time on February 4th, the three harpoon vessels of the Japanese whaling fleet literally attacked the Steve Irwin. The Yushin Maru #2 has rejoined the fleet after leaving the area on December 20th with propeller damage. All three harpoon ships moved in to flank the Steve Irwin as the Sea Shepherd ship continued to chase the factory ship Nisshin Maru. The Yushin Maru #2 initiated the attack by cutting dangerously close across the bow of the Steve Irwin from port to starbo