Poor pirates
October 7th 2009 19:00
Oh, well, if you're going to shoot back, we give up!
When Somali pirates in outboard-powered skiffs saw a 160-metre, gun-metal grey ship with some obvious and clearly sophisticated communications gadgetry bolted to its superstructure, they decided it was a cargo ship and approached.
Imagine their surprise when it turned out to be a French naval vessel which, instead of surrendering, returned fire. The pirates fled. The French gave chase.
The pirates threw their guns into the sea and threw their hands into the air.
It's not clear what they teach these days in Somali pirate school, but they need to pay closer attention to the difference between a cargo ship and a war ship.
images: bbc.co.uk, www.glenndefensemarine.com
Note to pirates: this is not a cargo ship
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