Pirate maps have long been the a source of intrigue but modern day treasure huntersmore often use advance technology like remote operated vehicles and sonar systems than maps stamped with an X. Neverless, pirate maps have survived to modern day and are equally intriguing as those found in archives… but they have a different purpose. Here are a few modern day pirate maps but remember dead men tell no tales and there is no gold to be found on these maps… well unless your inblackwater.

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Big, big news on the next Pirates of the Caribbean movie, courtesy of one of our most reliable tipsters. Our proven informant (who we’re forced to keep anonymous) wants you to know the following info should be taken with a “grain of salt and a dose of pepper,” things are still in motion, but here goes anyway. Wondering how they’re going to make a whole Pirates movie with just Jack Sparrow? Or who else might return? Read on!

Most excitingly, there are talks of Captain Jack having a brother in the next movie, possibly to be played by Sacha Baron Cohen (perfect!) or Russell Brand (even more perfect!) More..

Via Sea Fever

Today we bring you “What’s My Pirate Name” as quiz of sorts that will help you figure out your pirate name. So what is it?

The holiday, which encourages people to talk like seafaring swashbucklers (with or without a pirate encyclopedia), has inspired affection deeper than Davy Jones’ Locker. Not bad for a holiday that was brought about by a sports injury. Read More..

Disagreements between Somali pirates holding a ship laden with tanks and heavy weapons escalated into a shootout and three pirates are believed dead, a U.S. defense official said Tuesday. The pirates denied the report.

The U.S. destroyer USS Howard and several other American ships have surrounded the Ukrainian cargo ship Faina, which was hijacked Thursday and is now anchored off the lawless coast of Somalia. The pirates have demanded a ransom of $20 million and the U.S. Navy cordon aims to prevent them from taking any of the weapons ashore.

The official in Washington who reported the shootout spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak on the record. He refused to elaborate and said he had no way of confirming the deaths.

But the pirate spokesman insisted the report was not true, that his colleagues were just celebrating the Muslim feast of Eid al-Fitr despite being surrounded by American warships and helicopters.

Perhaps the best weapon for fending off pirates might be the pirates themselves.

Technorati Tags: piracy, real pirates, pirates, hijacked ship, weapons, navy, somalia

Popular Mechanics has the 4 fronts of the Anti-Piracy war;

• Mothership Connection
• Drone Race
• Self Defense
• Future Battle Ships

Also be sure to see gCaptain’s amazing post:

Top 10 Anti-Piracy Weapons For Future Use In Somalia

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