Somali Pirate Yacht Hijack.

Mollers · 28 October 2009, 10:45

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009...ple?CMP=AFCYAH

If the navy have it pinpointed, how long before the SBS give these guys a fright?

Perhaps an 'accident' with an M16 might deter future attacks on British registered non-merchant craft.

willk · 28 October 2009, 11:02

I'm not sure that shooting this elderly couple would deter other Yachties from foolishly cruising in Pirate infested waters

Mollers · 28 October 2009, 11:03

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I'm not sure that shooting this elderly couple would deter other Yachties from foolishly cruising in Pirate infested waters

Not even if the Pirates were hit in the crossfire?

PeterM · 28 October 2009, 12:24

I agree - why not send a few yachts out with 4-6 heavily armed SBS chaps on them - sail round for a few weeks & they are bound to be approached - when come along side BANG - no more pirates . Then they will think twice about doing it again. Of course deny everything , no record of anything as its 600 mile of the coast - no one will see or hear anything either.

Give them a bit of their own treatment !

codprawn · 28 October 2009, 13:05

Ahh but Labour would never allow that - they are still attacking the Conservatives for the IRA scum who were killed in Gibraltar - and the lefty BBC always stick by Labour as well.

willk · 28 October 2009, 14:29

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and the lefty BBC always stick by Labour as well.

BBC - Are they controlling your Brain?

prairie tuber · 28 October 2009, 14:34

Does BBC stand for British Brain Control?

I think Blackroady's suggestion is a darn fine one. Perhaps the SBS operatives could enhance the bait by wearing grey wigs & walking with canes while on deck.

JSP · 28 October 2009, 17:41

Who's Brian?

Mollers · 28 October 2009, 18:58

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Who's Brian?

Another Rinbet duckin' fyxlexic!

JSP · 28 October 2009, 18:58

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Originally Posted by Mollers

Another Rinbet Duckin' Fyxlexic!

Nope, was hoping someone would take the bait but alas noooo.

Mollers · 28 October 2009, 18:59

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Originally Posted by JSP

Nope, was hoping someone would take the bait but alas noooo.

A touch too obvious perhaps.

Maximus · 28 October 2009, 19:05

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Originally Posted by Mollers

A touch too obvious perhaps.

Perhaps!

JSP · 28 October 2009, 19:06

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Originally Posted by Mollers

A touch too obvious perhaps.

Ahh well, it's half term and the kids have got to me

Mollers · 28 October 2009, 19:06

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Originally Posted by Maximus

Perhaps!

Bigmuz7 · 28 October 2009, 21:16

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Originally Posted by Mollers

Another Rinbet duckin' fyxlexic!

hehe

I'm with Blackroady

and in Clint eastwood style .. I'd aim for the outboard motor

Mollers · 28 October 2009, 22:35

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Originally Posted by Blackroady

Give them a bit of their own treatment !

Ahh, but actually, the Somali guys haven't hurt anyone. The only time shots have have been fired is when French and US Special Forces tried to re-take vessels.

codprawn · 28 October 2009, 23:10

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Originally Posted by Mollers

Ahh, but actually, the Somali guys haven't hurt anyone. The only time shots have have been fired is when French and US Special Forces tried to re-take vessels.

That is quite true - this is what happens when you have a completely lawless country with no government - another success for USA foreign policy......

Trailer Bloke · 29 October 2009, 00:43

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Originally Posted by Blackroady

I agree - why not send a few yachts out with 4-6 heavily armed SBS chaps on them - sail round for a few weeks & they are bound to be approached - when come along side BANG - no more pirates . Then they will think twice about doing it again. Of course deny everything , no record of anything as its 600 mile of the coast - no one will see or hear anything either.

Give them a bit of their own treatment !

You should go with this cruise line:

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