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Old 26-08-2008, 13:40   #1
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Just as one thread closes..........

"anchored several miles off southern Corsica when the raid happened on Sunday night..........

Pirates raid £20 million yacht - Telegraph

Don't worry, only seriously rich folks
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If the "Luxury Yacht" had guns and pepper spray on board it would be a safer world.
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Pretty soon they will be coming from Algiers....and we will have to send the Constellation in again.
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Really crappy to have happen to paying guests for their holiday, but man what a gorgeous yacht!!!! Looks like a great target!!!
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