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1For US, few military options to deter piracy (AP) 1 Citation AP - The U.S. sent warships speeding to the scene. But they were hours away when the brazen pirates attacked, and the world?s greatest sea power had to face the fact that it had only limited options to respond to the startling seizure of American merchant seamen. See the original post here:For US, few military options to deter piracy (AP), technorati.com
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US Navy reaches ship hijacked by Somali pirates (Lead) 1 Citation Washington, April 9 (DPA) A US Navy vessel has arrived at a US-flagged cargo ship whose captain was being held captive by pirates off the coast of Somalia. Crew members earlier retook control of the Maersk Alabama, which was hijacked off the coast of Somalia Wednesday, but the ship?s captain was still being held hostage. The Navy , technorati.com
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US captain attempts escape from pirates - United Press International 1 Citation United Press International US captain attempts escape from piratesUnited Press InternationalThe US Navy destroyer Bainbridge is seen in Crete, Greece in this January 10, 2009 handout photo. The US Navy has disputed the Bainbridge to assist the US cargo ship Maersk Alabama that has been hijacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia.Video: Negotiations On-going for Captain's Release The Associated PressUS Negotiations With Somali Pirates Continue Washington PostThe Associated Press - Reuters - Ch, technorati.com
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Crew retakes US ship from Somali pirates (AP) 1 Citation AP - In a riveting high-seas drama, an unarmed American crew wrested control of their U.S.-flagged cargo ship from Somali pirates Wednesday and sent them fleeing to a lifeboat with the captain as hostage. Original post: Crew retakes US ship from Somali pirates (AP), technorati.com
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United States Navy helps Indian ship, captures pirates off Somalia 1 Citation The U.S. Navy responding to a distress call from an Indian merchant ship February 12, captured 9 alleged pirates off the Gulf of Aden, according to American Forces Press Service. The Indian ship, Premdivya, sent out a distress call to USS Vella Gulf when some pirates off the coast of Somalia tried to capture it. The Vella Gulf is the flagship of Task Force 151, which has been operating in the region since Jan. 8. Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman said the radio message from Premdivya said the, technorati.com
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India wants UN force off Somalia after its ship is refused protection 1 Citation India wants UN force off Somalia after its ship is refused protection November 14th, 2008 - 3:42 pm ICT by IANS - London, Nov 14 (IANS) Just days after foiling two attempted hijacks by heavily armed sea pirates off the coast of Somalia, India has called for a United Nations peacekeeping force to patrol ... Posted in Uncategorized, | No Comments », technorati.com
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Andante,a Pipedream sloop,by Francis S Kinney 1 Citation Andante,sailing off the East African coast,picture supplied by the owner.My copy of Francis S Kinney's updated version ( 8th edition) Skenes Elements of Yacht DesignThis is the repair dock I used at RCYC and where the boats sails were removed from (stolen)it will have been around 1979?Note,the picture quality is very poor due to the age and condition of the photos I still have. This boat I know more about than most may? when designing my own boat the Bahia 34, which I later built the hull of on, technorati.com
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US Navy to hunt down Somali pirates 1 Citation The U.S. Navy plans an aggressive effort to capture pirates off the coast of Somalia with the aid of a country in the region that would agree to prosecute and hold them, a naval commander said on... ], technorati.com
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Somali Pirates Continue to Hold US Cargo Ship Captain Hostage - Voice of America 1 Citation Malaysia Star Somali Pirates Continue to Hold US Cargo Ship Captain HostageVoice of AmericaBy Andre de Nesnera Negotiations are continuing to free an American cargo ship captain held hostage by pirates off the coast of Somalia.Video: Negotiations On-going for Captain's Release The Associated PressSomali Pirates Demand Ransom for Captain as Two Standoffs End BloombergLos Angeles Times - Times Online - Aljazeera.net - Reutersall 11,440 news articles, technorati.com
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Ship's Crew Urges U.S. To Thwart Pirate Attacks 1 Citation The U.S. crew of the Maersk Alabama has been celebrating in Mombasa, Kenya, since their captain was freed on Sunday. Captain Richard Phillips had been held hostage by pirates off the coast of Somalia for five days. The crew is imploring President Obama to do even more to curb piracy on the open seas. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us, technorati.com
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