33 Years Instead Of Some Good Kentucky Rope For A Pirate

[Solus]

Actually, when you think about it, Walking The Plank was rather humane. 

I mean, if given the choice to be hung from the yard arm or shot on the fantail, which would you choose?

Even 200 miles from any shore, swimming for it has a better chance than either of the others.

It will also give them a lot more time to think about the errors of their way.

[MikeBjerum]

Actually, when you think about it, Walking The Plank was rather humane. 

I mean, if given the choice to be hung from the yard arm or shot on the fantail, which would you choose?

Even 200 miles from any shore, swimming for it has a better chance than either of the others.

It will also give them a lot more time to think about the errors of their way.

With your hands bound behind your back and a  hundred pounds of chain around your waist 

[Solus]

With your hands bound behind your back and a  hundred pounds of chain around your waist 

True...might cut down on the available time for reflection.

[tombogan03884]

Just put a wire tie around their neck and kick them over the side.
Same effect with out risk to delicate antenna's that have replaced masts on modern ships.

[fightingquaker13]

Just put a wire tie around their neck and kick them over the side.
Same effect with out risk to delicate antenna's that have replaced masts on modern ships.

Too gory. No one would show it (exept Al Jazeera, or maybe Fox if they ever put a one hour news show on FX ). I think a  quick firing party is the way to go. As to walking the plank, no weights or rope was required. Most sailors back in the day couldn't swim, figuring, what's the point? Not a bad attitude if you're dropped overboard 200 miles out.
FQ13

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[deepwater]

Just put a wire tie around their neck and kick them over the side.
Same effect with out risk to delicate antenna's that have replaced masts on modern ships.

as I am aboard one of these modern ships at the moment, I can tell you that we still have masts and that they are certainly strong enough for some skinny pirate from Somalia. yes, ships still have masts, though used for antennae, radars, flags and lights, they are still quite stout. they have to hold up to some very serious weather and be tall enough to be seen from a long distance off. yes, we can hang them.

deepwater

[SwoopSJ]

yes, we can hang them.

That's what I like to see.  A "can do" attitude.   

Swoop

[Solus]

as I am aboard one of these modern ships at the moment, I can tell you that we still have masts and that they are certainly strong enough for some skinny pirate from Somalia. yes, ships still have masts, though used for antennae, radars, flags and lights, they are still quite stout. they have to hold up to some very serious weather and be tall enough to be seen from a long distance off. yes, we can hang them.

deepwater

It is not likely you will need to hang them now that you have a Rifle Squad to deal with the problem.

[JC5123]

It is not likely you will need to hang them now that you have a Rifle Squad to deal with the problem.

It's not about need Solus. 

After all, it's about adhering to maritime law!   

[tombogan03884]

One thing we are over looking.
33 years beats the hell out of a multi million dollar settlement for violating his "human rights", or 6 years suspended on condition of good behavior.