The Pirates of Somalia: A Photo Essay

— By Bruce Falconer

| Mon Mar. 16, 2009 8:35 AM PDT
The Boston Globe has assembled a spectacular photo essay of the chaos afloat off the shores of Somalia, where pirates have stepped up attacks on commercial shipping in the last year. Enjoy it for yourself here.

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This is a great photo

Submitted by Jason Glades (not verified) on Mon Jun. 29, 2009 7:35 AM PDT.

This is a great photo essay.
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