Pirates hijack ship with 21 Americans aboard off Somalia

dmek25 · 04-30-2009, 07:44 AM

that's quality, jamf

ArtMonkDrillz · 10-08-2009, 09:28 AM

Those wacky pirates and their clever little schemes never work. What a bunch of jokers.

JoeRedskin · 10-08-2009, 10:28 AM

Not sure which is more stupid. The pirates attacking the French Command ship or said ship (1) allowing a couple of skiffs to get close enough to attack - were the sentries taking a nap?? and (2) one of the priate skiffs escaping from an attack on the French Command ship - "uhh, which way did he go? which way did he go?"

I would hope that a similar attack on an US naval vessel would lead to all but one one pirate dead and the sole remaining pirate safely captured to give up info.

Just as an "as if" -- If a bunch of "lightly armed" pirates can approach and attack the French command ship, I would think that an attack by the Navy Seals could board the ship, wipe out the crew and sink the ship without any one ever knowing what happened to it. --- just saying.

saden1 · 11-18-2009, 02:47 PM

If you're a oil/cargo tanker you absolutely need to hire security if you're traveling in pirate seas. If you're a small fishing ship stay the hell out of those waters...either that or get military support from your government. To be honest though you can't defend against an RPG heading your way from 300 feet.

firstdown · 11-18-2009, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by saden1

If you're a oil/cargo tanker you absolutely need to hire security if you're traveling in pirate seas. If you're a small fishing ship stay the hell out of those waters...either that or get military support from your government. To be honest though you can't defend against an RPG heading your way from 300 feet.

They know well in advance when another boat is approaching their ship. I have just a basic Radar on my boat and I can reach 15 miles out. I can also program it to sound an alarm when anything is within so many feet or miles. Its easy to track a vessel heading toward you from any direction. The problem has been there is nothing they can do about it if they are not armed.

Hog1 · 11-18-2009, 05:10 PM

The day the it becomes a US Federal priority is the day this nonsense stops.

budw38 · 11-19-2009, 08:39 AM

A few 50 caliber machine guns should do the trick http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/systems/dvic552.jpg ... YouTube - .50 Cal Machine Gun Waterfun

firstdown · 04-02-2010, 03:12 PM

I'm guessing it was dark and they attacked a US Navy ship in error or they are really, really, dumb. It was great target practice and we wiped a few of them off the earth.
Navy: Photo shows warship destroying pirate mother skiff – This Just In - CNN.com Blogs

Trample the Elderly · 04-02-2010, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by firstdown

I'm guessing it was dark and they attacked a US Navy ship in error or they are really, really, dumb. It was great target practice and we wiped a few of them off the earth.
Navy: Photo shows warship destroying pirate mother skiff – This Just In - CNN.com Blogs

What do you think the squids were saying? I'll bet, "here's your sign".

firstdown · 04-02-2010, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Trample the Elderly

What do you think the squids were saying? I'll bet, "here's your sign".

I'm guessing that after all these pirates have done our guys probably enjoyed taking a few shots at them. Now we need to take their bodies back to their village and drag them around.

Dirtbag59 · 04-02-2010, 03:56 PM

I could have sworn Time Magazine named Somalia the worst country in the world not to long ago.

Well at least this website says it's one of the worst:
World’s Top 10 Worst Countries to Visit | Trifter

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Remember the movie by Ridley Scott, Black Hawk Down? It is a movie that bought the ugly conflict in Somalia for mainstream viewing. It is also good to mention that they have no central government and that has been happening since 1991. Somalia is a nice country but if you are planning to travel there, I suggest that you hire your own heavily armed guards. Daily rates for the guards vary from a couple of hundred bucks or several hundred bucks, depending on whom you hire. Failure to do so, may result in death.

This is horrible:

firstdown · 04-02-2010, 04:04 PM

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Remember the movie by Ridley Scott, Black Hawk Down? It is a movie that bought the ugly conflict in Somalia for mainstream viewing. It is also good to mention that they have no central government and that has been happening since 1991. Somalia is a nice country but if you are planning to travel there, I suggest that you hire your own heavily armed guards. Daily rates for the guards vary from a couple of hundred bucks or several hundred bucks, depending on whom you hire. Failure to do so, may result in death.

Whats the difference between a couple hundred bucks and several hundred bucks?

firstdown · 04-02-2010, 04:07 PM

Maybe its 3 Fiddy!!!!!!!

YouTube - Tree Fiddy

tryfuhl · 04-02-2010, 04:43 PM

I need about tree fiddy!

MTK · 04-02-2010, 07:28 PM

Black Hawk Down was crazy... there's a good documentary about the real deal that's pretty intense too

04-30-2009, 07:44 AM	#1
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 62 Posts: 10,672	Re: Pirates hijack ship with 21 Americans aboard off Somalia that's quality, jamf __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

10-08-2009, 09:28 AM	#2
ArtMonkDrillz Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ellicott City, MD Age: 41 Posts: 8,029	Re: Pirates hijack ship with 21 Americans aboard off Somalia Those wacky pirates and their clever little schemes never work. What a bunch of jokers. __________________ "Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." The Dude

10-08-2009, 10:28 AM	#3
JoeRedskin Contains football related knowledge Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Second Star On The Right Age: 61 Posts: 10,401	Re: Pirates hijack ship with 21 Americans aboard off Somalia Not sure which is more stupid. The pirates attacking the French Command ship or said ship (1) allowing a couple of skiffs to get close enough to attack - were the sentries taking a nap?? and (2) one of the priate skiffs escaping from an attack on the French Command ship - "uhh, which way did he go? which way did he go?" I would hope that a similar attack on an US naval vessel would lead to all but one one pirate dead and the sole remaining pirate safely captured to give up info. Just as an "as if" -- If a bunch of "lightly armed" pirates can approach and attack the French command ship, I would think that an attack by the Navy Seals could board the ship, wipe out the crew and sink the ship without any one ever knowing what happened to it. --- just saying. __________________ Strap it up, hold onto the ball, and let’s go.

11-18-2009, 02:47 PM	#4
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 44 Posts: 10,069	Re: Pirates hijack ship with 21 Americans aboard off Somalia If you're a oil/cargo tanker you absolutely need to hire security if you're traveling in pirate seas. If you're a small fishing ship stay the hell out of those waters...either that or get military support from your government. To be honest though you can't defend against an RPG heading your way from 300 feet. __________________ "The Redskins have always suffered from chronic organizational deformities under Snyder." -Jenkins

11-18-2009, 05:10 PM	#6
Hog1 Quietly Dominating the East Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 10,675	Re: Pirates hijack ship with 21 Americans aboard off Somalia The day the it becomes a US Federal priority is the day this nonsense stops. __________________ Goodbye Sean..........Vaya Con Dios thankyou Joe....... *“God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.” – Joe Gibbs*

11-19-2009, 08:39 AM	#7
budw38 Playmaker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern,Va. Posts: 2,706	Re: Pirates hijack ship with 21 Americans aboard off Somalia A few 50 caliber machine guns should do the trick http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/systems/dvic552.jpg ... YouTube - .50 Cal Machine Gun Waterfun

04-02-2010, 03:12 PM	#8
firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 60 Posts: 15,817	Re: Pirates hijack ship with 21 Americans aboard off Somalia I'm guessing it was dark and they attacked a US Navy ship in error or they are really, really, dumb. It was great target practice and we wiped a few of them off the earth. Navy: Photo shows warship destroying pirate mother skiff – This Just In - CNN.com Blogs

04-02-2010, 04:04 PM	#12
firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 60 Posts: 15,817	Re: Pirates hijack ship with 21 Americans aboard off Somalia Quote: Remember the movie by Ridley Scott, Black Hawk Down? It is a movie that bought the ugly conflict in Somalia for mainstream viewing. It is also good to mention that they have no central government and that has been happening since 1991. Somalia is a nice country but if you are planning to travel there, I suggest that you hire your own heavily armed guards. Daily rates for the guards vary from a couple of hundred bucks or several hundred bucks, depending on whom you hire. Failure to do so, may result in death. Whats the difference between a couple hundred bucks and several hundred bucks?

04-02-2010, 04:07 PM	#13
firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 60 Posts: 15,817	Re: Pirates hijack ship with 21 Americans aboard off Somalia Maybe its 3 Fiddy!!!!!!! YouTube - Tree Fiddy

04-02-2010, 04:43 PM	#14
tryfuhl Gamebreaker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waldorf, MD Age: 40 Posts: 12,514	Re: Pirates hijack ship with 21 Americans aboard off Somalia I need about tree fiddy!

04-02-2010, 07:28 PM	#15
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 51 Posts: 99,430	Re: Pirates hijack ship with 21 Americans aboard off Somalia Black Hawk Down was crazy... there's a good documentary about the real deal that's pretty intense too __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

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