Government Claims 12 dead[1][2] one boat damaged, Government Claims 9 boats sunk and 40 dead, The Battle of Delft was a naval battle on December 25, 2007 and part of the Sri Lankan Civil War.
The Sri Lankan Navy claimed that it received reports of a boat cluster moving off of Delft Island.
After moving in to investigate clashes erupted and fierce sea battle ensued.
The pro-rebel Tamilnet claimed that the Sea Tigers sank one Sri Lankan Navy vessel and the Sri Lankan Navy suffered casualty.
However, the Sri Lankan Defense ministry claimed that 6 Tiger boats were sunk and over 40 Tigers were killed.