Yes, they do still exist and are still quite dangerous. No they do not act in the traditional manner, which Ash seems to fond of.
I sailed with a Captain who'd served on a ship raided by pirates a few years ago. They got on board mid watch, tied the Captain up while the Chief Officer was on the bridge for his watch, stole a couple of grands worth of petty cash and other stuff, light and easy to carry and made off. No-one else knew about it until the Chief Officer came looking for the captain who was still tied up and late for his watch.
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Date: 2005-02-07 02:02 pm (UTC)No they do not act in the traditional manner, which Ash seems to fond of.
I sailed with a Captain who'd served on a ship raided by pirates a few years ago.
They got on board mid watch, tied the Captain up while the Chief Officer was on the bridge for his watch, stole a couple of grands worth of petty cash and other stuff, light and easy to carry and made off.
No-one else knew about it until the Chief Officer came looking for the captain who was still tied up and late for his watch.