Somali Pirates vs. US Navy. Have you ever heard of the pirates of Somalia? Somali Pirates vs. US Navy. The group of people who wield not just cutlasses and pistols, but power and chaos in equal measure. But imagine a scenario where these pirates try to attack the mighty ships of the US Navy – those that are armed to the teeth and equipped with stateoftheart technology; often exceeding 300 meters in length with the capability of displacing 100,000 tons!
What would happen when these modern pirates try to mess with the deadlist ships of the US Navy fleet? Don’t underestimate the pirates though, they’ve long evolved from what’s depicted in the tales of infamous Caribbean pirates and the legendary feats of figures like Blackbeard and Captain Kidd. Today’s pirates are the real deal – and if you think they don’t pack a punch, you might be wrong!
Join us as we delve into the gripping account of how a notorious band of Somali pirates set their sights on the MV Faina, a ship transporting a large cargo of weapons, including tanks, ammunition, and other military equipment. We’ll soon discuss what happened when the US Navy deployed the USS Howard destroyer, and how it took the United States and several other nations to negotiate with the Somali pirates for the release of the ship – leaving us to wonder yet again, do pirates actually stand a chance? #usnavy #pirates #aircraftcarrier