Introduction

I chose this topic because it is similar to my book "The Republic of Pirates" by Colin Woodward. Which if you did not notice is about pirates. I also chose it because there is a ton of information that I found on pirates in general. From the pirrates in movies, to legends of pirates, to modern everyday pirates. such as the Somali pirates. That is basically what this blog is all about. It will cover the timeline of pirates to, to ransoms, to the legends of them. Like Blackbeard or the media's very own Captain Jack Sparrow. This blog will give you Videos and pictures on pirates. It will tell you about some of the methods, and tactics, and weapons the pirates use.

Monday, December 12, 2011

somali Pirates

 Over the years modern day pirates have started to emerge. From the lowest of low pirates to the notorious Somali Pirate. From kidnappings to randsom. to resort piracy. In 2010 over 1,181 hostages were taken in 2010 alone. (Weiner 1) And that number is continuing to rise into 2011. The Somalian pirates operate  on the coastline of Africa around the horn of Africa. They have been known to to use very sophisticated weaponry that ranges from RPG's to illegal weapons. They use small speed boats and to get around travel in groups of 10. Once they have spottted a target the use hooks and ladders to board the ship. In 2008 some 49 ships were hijacked off the course of Somalia, out of 59 total, which in my opinion is pretty impressive.
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