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Africa Horn
Spanish navy captures pirate suspects
2009-04-29
[Mail and Globe] A Spanish warship has intercepted a skiff carrying nine suspected Somali pirates believed to have attacked an Italian cruise ship at the weekend, the defence ministry said on Monday.

The Numancia frigate "intercepted a skiff with nine occupants who could be connected to the hijacking attempt of the Italian cruise ship which was eventually repelled by the boat", it said in a statement.

The cruise liner Melody, carrying more than 1 500 people, was attacked on Saturday but Israeli security guards on board the ship responded to the pirates' gunfire and were able to repel them.
Posted by:Fred

#7  "Unfortunately, for technical reasons, we could not seize the ship"

Technically, it's because their worthless asses WERE BEING SHOT AT.

Pussies.
Posted by: Barbara Skolaut   2009-04-29 15:46  

#6  "Israeli security guards... "

We may be seeing the beginning of a growth industry here....
Posted by: Ebboluns Smith5254   2009-04-29 14:37  

#5  Hmmmm... Small passenger liner with 200-300 SF/SEALs aboard, cruising from Port Said to Mombassa. Should be attractive enough to get the pirates to "attack". Pirate launches found floating on the sea, no pirates, no weapons, no bullet holes. Should be able to get three groups before the pirates get wise.
Posted by: Old Patriot   2009-04-29 13:22  

#4  The cruise liner Melody, carrying more than 1 500 people, was attacked on Saturday but Israeli security guards on board the ship responded to the pirates' gunfire and were able to repel them.

Not mentioned are the passengers who heaved deck chairs at the pirates as well.
Posted by: Pappy   2009-04-29 13:19  

#3  Not guided, I think, Glenmore. But aimed, certainly.
Posted by: trailing wife    2009-04-29 12:27  

#2  they used good tactics and we were not able to board

Amazing how effective good tactics involving pieces of high velocity, guided metal can be.
Posted by: Glenmore   2009-04-29 08:52  

#1  And the Russers bagged 29 more.
Posted by: Seafarious   2009-04-29 00:08  

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