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HMS Cumberland: 1 Somali Pirate Dhow - 0

Here's a Somali Pirate Dhow:

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Wow. I havent seen anything as fearsome on the high seas since Gilligan shipped out with the Skipper for a three hour cruise.

And heres the HMS Cumberland:


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And how did it all turn out? Well, for the Pirates, it didnt end like it does in the movies.
Snip:

"Pirates caught redhanded by one of Her Majesty’s warships after trying to hijack a cargo ship off Somalia made the grave mistake of opening fire on two Royal Navy assault craft packed with commandos armed with machineguns and SA80 rifles.

In the ensuing gunfight, two Somali pirates in a Yemeni-registered fishing dhow were killed, and a third pirate, believed to be a Yemeni, suffered injuries and subsequently died. It was the first time the Royal Navy had been engaged in a fatal shoot-out on the high seas in living memory."

You know, I've been on the "Pirates" ride at Disneyland more times than I can remember, but I would gladly go back every day if they added that little bit of action to the display. Hmmm, maybe if they rename it "Limeys of The Somali Coast"?

That aught to pack 'em in...

Posted @ November 12, 2008 03:14 PM | Current Affairs

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One has to suspect the story told by the crew of the HMS, although I personally could care less who opened fire at all. Pirates should be wiped from the seas.

Posted by: Vootie at November 12, 2008 08:01 PM