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2009-05-01 Africa Horn

Pirates attack Italian ship for second day running

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Posted by Fred 2009-05-01 00:00|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top
File under: Pirates

#1 So the pirates capture an Italian tug named 'Bucanner' then attack an Italian ship named 'Jolly Smeraldo' - is Smeraldo Italian for Roger?

Posted by Glenmore">Glenmore 2009-05-01 08:51|| 2009-05-01 08:51|| Front Page Top

#2 this is why all cruise lines and shipping vessels need merc type security on board. the cost of these security men could not cost anymore than the insurance rates are probably skyrockets because of these attack and pp not cruising being afraid they will be attacked.

Posted by rabid whitetail 2009-05-01 14:05|| 2009-05-01 14:05|| Front Page Top

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