A Korean-built ferry destined for service in the Channel managed to shake off a gang of pirates in the Gulf of Aden last month.
The 36,500-tonne Norfolkline ferry was travelling from Korea to begin service on the Dover to Dunkirk route when speedboats approached, it was revealed yesterday.
Staff reported seeing men in the boats holding what appeared to be weapons.
The ferry's skipper increased speed and lost the pirates after a 10 minute chase.
The ferry went into service last week.
"We must be ready to dare all for our country. For history does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid. We must acquire proficiency in defense and display stamina in purpose." - President Eisenhower, First Inaugural Address
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Wednesday, March 08, 2006
Not a ferry tale of piracy
I guess some pirates will go after anything as reported here:
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