Another case of pirates acting badly. I guess the pirates are going to have to seriously upgrade their ships, if they intend on keeping this up.
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http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/africa/04/01/navy.pirates/index.html?hpt=T1
Suspected pirates nabbed after skirmish with U.S. Navy ship
(CNN) -- A group of suspected pirates was captured Thursday after attacking a U.S. Navy frigate in the Indian Ocean, according to a statement released by the U.S. Sixth Fleet.
The USS Nicholas reported taking fire from a suspected pirate skiff shortly after midnight local time west of the Seychelles, the statement said. The Nicholas quickly returned fire and began pursuing the skiff, which was eventually disabled. A boarding team from the Nicholas subsequently captured and detained three people, the statement said.
The team discovered ammunition and several cans of fuel aboard the skiff, which was later sunk by the Nicholas.
Two more suspected pirates were captured on a confiscated "mother ship," the statement said. The detainees will "remain in U.S. custody on board Nicholas until a determination is made regarding their disposition," it said.
The Nicholas, based in Norfolk, Virginia, is part of the U.S. military's Africa Command.
The waters off the coast of Somalia -- the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean -- have been plagued by Somali pirates over the last couple of years. To crack down on piracy, the international community has adopted measures including naval escorts and expanded monitoring.
Last week, one pirate was killed and several others were detained after a private security team thwarted an attack against a Panamanian-flagged cargo ship, the MV Almezaan. A European Union naval force was called in to assist the vessel.
They need DREADNOUGHTS
We need Letters of Marque and Reprisal to be brought back!
Why on Earth would pirates attack a frigate? :s
Quote from: Tyr on April 01, 2010, 12:41:24 PM
Why on Earth would pirates attack a frigate? :s
It was dark, they don't have radar, and aren't very good at distinguishing silhouettes.
Also, most black people do not have fully developed brains due to a smaller cranium size.
Quote from: Jaron on April 01, 2010, 06:52:50 PM
Also, most black people do not have fully developed brains due to a smaller cranium size.
You do realize phrases like that are searchable on Google and only make Languish look like a den of yokels.
Quote from: citizen k on April 01, 2010, 07:08:25 PM
You do realize phrases like that are searchable on Google and only make Languish look like a den of yokels.
I didn't think Languish was indexed, because you have to log in before seeing the forums?
Quote from: citizen k on April 01, 2010, 07:08:25 PM
Quote from: Jaron on April 01, 2010, 06:52:50 PM
Also, most black people do not have fully developed brains due to a smaller cranium size.
You do realize phrases like that are searchable on Google and only make Languish look like a den of yokels.
It is the den of at least one yokel!
I suspect anyone following a link here from Jaron is gonna look for a few moments, note that this is "that nigger fish place," and move on.
The US fails again.
Why would you bring them in alive? Is this not what 5" guns are for?
Quote from: ulmont on April 01, 2010, 07:12:26 PM
Quote from: citizen k on April 01, 2010, 07:08:25 PM
You do realize phrases like that are searchable on Google and only make Languish look like a den of yokels.
I didn't think Languish was indexed, because you have to log in before seeing the forums?
The main forum is visible without logging in. Wasn't it deliberately changed to be that way a couple of years ago? I seem to remember von Moltke (as was) explaining why, but I cannot remember the reasoning.
Quote from: Agelastus on April 01, 2010, 07:53:32 PM
Quote from: ulmont on April 01, 2010, 07:12:26 PM
Quote from: citizen k on April 01, 2010, 07:08:25 PM
You do realize phrases like that are searchable on Google and only make Languish look like a den of yokels.
I didn't think Languish was indexed, because you have to log in before seeing the forums?
The main forum is visible without logging in. Wasn't it deliberately changed to be that way a couple of years ago? I seem to remember von Moltke (as was) explaining why, but I cannot remember the reasoning.
Actually, most things now appear visible without logging in (I hadn't realized because I set my timeout to forever). Odd change.
It's been visible without being logged in for a while now, back on the old board. But I think the googlebots were kept out anyway. I don't know about now
Quote from: Jaron on April 01, 2010, 06:52:50 PM
Also, most black people do not have fully developed brains due to a smaller cranium size.
I thought this was a myth?
Well pirates are stupid.. they attacked a French naval vessel last year.. when they failed a French one they decided to try again against US one? :hmm:
The Danish command ship (simulated Frig) "Absalon" captured and sunk a mothership a month or so ago.
V
Quote from: The Brain on April 02, 2010, 12:54:37 AM
Quote from: Jaron on April 01, 2010, 06:52:50 PM
Also, most black people do not have fully developed brains due to a smaller cranium size.
I thought this was a myth?
:hmm: Troll?
Quote from: Valdemar on April 02, 2010, 02:42:02 AM
Well pirates are stupid.. they attacked a French naval vessel last year.. when they failed a French one they decided to try again against US one? :hmm:
The Danish command ship (simulated Frig) "Absalon" captured and sunk a mothership a month or so ago.
V
I think a Spanish warship nabbed a pirate ship and mother ship recently too. The Russians have. Heck, seems like most nations involved have now nailed a few pirates.
Hmm... maybe the pirates are trying to fight back by attacking the warships! ;) I assume the pirates must not realize it's a warship they're shooting at until it's too late. They just see a big ship, probably never/rarely seen a warship before?
A pirate attack foiled by a US navy destroyer; pirate boat sunk while attacking a merchant ship. Second battle in 2 days for the US navy.
Click the link for the pic.
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http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2010/04/02/photos-show-navy-warship-destroying-pirate-mother-ship/?hpt=T2
Navy: Photo shows warship destroying pirate mother skiff
New photos released Friday show what the U.S. Navy says is the aftermath of suspected pirates attacking a Sierra Leone-flagged tanker this week in the Somali Basin.
The confrontation between the MV Evita and two suspected pirate skiffs was disrupted by the U.S. Navy destroyer, USS Farragut, according to the U.S Navy. The suspected bandits' "mother skiff" was destroyed and sunk.
"The pirates have become bolder and are attacking ships further away from the Somali shores," said Rear Adm. Bernard Miranda of the Singapore navy.
The Evita fired flares and sped up to ward off the attackers, who were armed with rifles and rocket-propelled grenades.
Coalition forces were summoned by the International Maritime Bureau in Kuala Lumpur and the UK Maritime Trade Operations office in Dubai, who received a call of aid from the Evita.
The Evita was also assisted by a Swedish vessel, which located the suspected pirates' skiffs and witnessed them throwing equipment overboard.
Farragut coalition forces found 11 suspected pirates aboard the skiffs, along with fuel drums and grappling hooks.
Coalition forces released the suspected pirates after making sure they couldn't attack again.
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Sid Meier's Pirates expansion :cool:
Quote from: Jaron on April 02, 2010, 01:51:44 PM
Sid Meier's Pirates expansion :cool:
As long as they cut out that stupid dancing bit.
Quote from: citizen k on April 01, 2010, 07:08:25 PM
Quote from: Jaron on April 01, 2010, 06:52:50 PM
Also, most black people do not have fully developed brains due to a smaller cranium size.
You do realize phrases like that are searchable on Google and only make Languish look like a den of yokels.
The board is not indexed.
I'm reasonably certain that the US could built a small dreadnought battleship for a rather small sum.
Quote from: Neil on April 02, 2010, 07:48:59 PM
I'm reasonably certain that the US could built a small dreadnought battleship for a rather small sum.
We can't build anything small or cheap.
For the government anyhoo.
Quote from: Neil on April 02, 2010, 07:48:59 PM
I'm reasonably certain that the US could built a small dreadnought battleship for a rather small sum.
By reusing guns and armour, or do you include the cost of recreating whole industries in your estimate?
Quote from: Agelastus on April 02, 2010, 08:16:56 PM
Quote from: Neil on April 02, 2010, 07:48:59 PM
I'm reasonably certain that the US could built a small dreadnought battleship for a rather small sum.
By reusing guns and armour, or do you include the cost of recreating whole industries in your estimate?
The industries must be recreated. Rather than using an existing, priceless dreadnought's weapons and armour, America must once again learn to produce things of value.
Quote from: KRonn on April 02, 2010, 01:46:48 PM
Coalition forces released the suspected pirates after making sure they couldn't attack again.
:bleeding:
Quote from: Ed Anger on April 02, 2010, 03:35:43 PM
Quote from: Jaron on April 02, 2010, 01:51:44 PM
Sid Meier's Pirates expansion :cool:
As long as they cut out that stupid dancing bit.
WTF. That was my favourite part!
The only bullshit was that governors never had sons. :mad:
Artist's rendition of Marty the ass pirate.
(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg253.imageshack.us%2Fimg253%2F474%2Fcfrt2gc3.jpg&hash=f778f0b2cf56163784cbba9d90ec4cc27013e299)
DON'T RUIN THE WIGGLES FOR ME.
Quote from: Martinus on April 03, 2010, 03:15:25 AM
Quote from: Ed Anger on April 02, 2010, 03:35:43 PM
Quote from: Jaron on April 02, 2010, 01:51:44 PM
Sid Meier's Pirates expansion :cool:
As long as they cut out that stupid dancing bit.
WTF. That was my favourite part!
The only bullshit was that governors never had sons. :mad:
:bleeding:
The dancing was fun once in a while but the amount it came up...ugh
Quote from: jimmy olsen on April 03, 2010, 02:24:32 AM
Quote from: KRonn on April 02, 2010, 01:46:48 PM
Coalition forces released the suspected pirates after making sure they couldn't attack again.
:bleeding:
Well they did cut off their arms and legs.
Quote from: Tyr on April 03, 2010, 08:58:58 AM
Quote from: Martinus on April 03, 2010, 03:15:25 AM
Quote from: Ed Anger on April 02, 2010, 03:35:43 PM
Quote from: Jaron on April 02, 2010, 01:51:44 PM
Sid Meier's Pirates expansion :cool:
As long as they cut out that stupid dancing bit.
WTF. That was my favourite part!
The only bullshit was that governors never had sons. :mad:
:bleeding:
The dancing was fun once in a while but the amount it came up...ugh
Man - all of a sudden I want to re-install the new version of Pirates!...
Quote from: KRonn on April 02, 2010, 01:46:48 PM
Navy: Photo shows warship destroying pirate mother skiff
(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrnussbaum.com%2Fpiratewar.gif&hash=f5da2f5c8ac58401feb9dce42516d37f6854e49d)
grumbler is third on the left, checking off qualification cards.
:lol:
Quote from: Baron von Schtinkenbutt on April 02, 2010, 03:58:17 PM
The board is not indexed.
The board may not be indexed, but did we lock out bots and spiders? I mean, PageRank is set more on the network of spiders than on the index itself...