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British insurance company funds $70 million private navy to

Posted: Tue May 15, 2012 4:17 pm
by Dangermouse
Just seen this story, funnily enough I was thinking earlier today that we have not heard so much about Pirates in recent weeks and was wondering if it had all quietened down.

http://www.tactical-life.com/online/new ... news_title

DM

Re: British insurance company funds $70 million private navy

Posted: Tue May 15, 2012 6:47 pm
by toffe wrapper
If we could afford a Navy it would protect our merchant fleet on the high seas but as we have neither it is now sub contract. Maritime security is the new gold rush in private security now boats can carry armed personel.

TW

Re: British insurance company funds $70 million private navy

Posted: Tue May 15, 2012 8:31 pm
by Geordie bloke
Hmmmm, Captain Pugwash, Seaman Stains come to mind!
Aaah, rum, bum and baccy! Now that's when we had a Navy!