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15 years ago
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From: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-11250785
"The hijack began on Wednesday when pirates boarded the 8,000-tonne container ship, which flies the flag of Antigua.
But after searching the vessel for three hours, they were unable to locate the crew, according to the ship's German owners, Quadrant.
The pirates then phoned the shipping company in Hamburg to ask where the crew were hidden.
"They were told the crew was on holiday," said spokesman Juergen Salamon.
"They then asked how to switch the engines back on, but were told they were broken."
Whoever was answering the company phones that day deserves a medal for quick wit and good humor.
"The hijack began on Wednesday when pirates boarded the 8,000-tonne container ship, which flies the flag of Antigua.
But after searching the vessel for three hours, they were unable to locate the crew, according to the ship's German owners, Quadrant.
The pirates then phoned the shipping company in Hamburg to ask where the crew were hidden.
"They were told the crew was on holiday," said spokesman Juergen Salamon.
"They then asked how to switch the engines back on, but were told they were broken."
Whoever was answering the company phones that day deserves a medal for quick wit and good humor.
Tache
~tache
Oh my gawd.
Leon42
~leon42
OP
One is also forced to wonder what kind of pirate would actually even think of calling the company office to ask where the crew is hiding.
Tache
~tache
They must work for the government.
Leon42
~leon42
OP
Bureaucrats. It's the only logical explanation.
Vitticeps
~vitticeps
Times change but the idiots remain the same. Brilliant answers
Leon42
~leon42
OP
So true. But what would we do without the idiots to entertain us? You know, besides live much less stressful lives...
Vitticeps
~vitticeps
I'm actually surprised at the amount of pirate attacks. Never occurred to me in this day and age that it would still be an issue
Leon42
~leon42
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People get desperate for the food, medicine, and money, they resort to piracy. Bit different than the old motives maybe, but it'll never really go away. Though it does seem to be enjoying quite a resurgence lately.
