A fire broke out on the pirate ship "possibly due to exploding ammunition that was stored on the vessel,'' it said in a statement.
It appears that Michael Bloomberg's worlwide news service was able to reach the pirate ship concerning the recent events, and found who was still conscious and clear-headed enough to speculate on what may have caused its injuries. This fire, initiated by an attack by the Indian Navy, is one in a string of many recent events involving piracy in the high seas.
In case you have not been following the breaking news, here is a re-cap of these exciting events:
Pirate ships do not look like this any more, but we can all agree that it would be cooler if they did.
"Pirate Delight"The Hong Kong flagged Delight was seized on Tuesday 18 November carrying 36000 tons of wheat to Iran.
These pirates, while toys, may still be dangerous.
"Spectacular Booty"
On November 16th, the supertanker Sirius Star, carrying a full load 2 million barrels of crude oil, worth nearly $100 million, was hijakcked 420 nm off the coast of Africa. The ship is three times the size of a US aircraft carrier or bigger than the 77 story Chrysler Building. It is now crewed by 25 hostages. The plundering of the Sirius Star is by far the most brazen and ambitious pirate booty grab EVER.
On November 16th, the supertanker Sirius Star, carrying a full load 2 million barrels of crude oil, worth nearly $100 million, was hijakcked 420 nm off the coast of Africa. The ship is three times the size of a US aircraft carrier or bigger than the 77 story Chrysler Building. It is now crewed by 25 hostages. The plundering of the Sirius Star is by far the most brazen and ambitious pirate booty grab EVER.
Chrysler builing.
Pirates have seized 8 ship s in the last 10 days. After the high seas plundery of more than 90 ships this year, pirates still hold 15 ships and 250 sailors.
Pirates have seized 8 ship s in the last 10 days. After the high seas plundery of more than 90 ships this year, pirates still hold 15 ships and 250 sailors.
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QUOTES:
Admiral Mike Mullen , US Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff, spoke concisely on the subject, saying that he was "stunned".
Mr. Choong of the International Maritime Bureau's piracy reporting center in Malaysia said that "It's getting out of control." 
This is not Mr. Choong
Montreal's Gazette was justified in scolding the ransom-payers, as everyone knows "Paying ransom to pirates only encourages them".
Modern-day Pirate, aargh.
Watch out fot this one too.
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