Are there still pirates?
Yes! Here’s an excerpt about modern-day pirates: “Bandits on the High Seas Threaten Globalization March 20, 2005 Blackbeard, Treasure Island, and Captain Hook may come to mind when you think of pirates. From the Pirates of Penzance to the Pirates of the Caribbean, we have seen plenty of romanticized images of these maritime bandits from days of old. But modern day pirates are alive and well…and I don’t think they have eye patches and peg legs. Over the weekend, two U.S. Navy ships skirmished with pirates off the coast of Somalia. One suspected pirate was killed and five wounded in the incident. The International Chamber of Commerce and the International Maritime Bureau operate the Piracy Reporting Centre (PRC) in Kuala Lumpur. Sponsored Links Pirate Flags & Swag More than 600 Pirate goods, flags & gifts. Quick 2 day shipping www.cdockpirates.com Pirates of the Caribbean Opening 7/7. Watch trailers, get showtimes, tickets & reviews on MSN Entertainment.MSN.com McDonald’s® Official