Pirate vessel grave yard with wardens on board 60 miles off Guinea Conakry. © Pierre Gleizes/Greenpeace
When we mention pirates, the most common image that springs to mind is of something comical, stereotyped, and fanciful. 'Pirate' has become synonymous with kid's cartoons, swashbuckling movies, and far-too-many fancy dress outfits. Beyond the likes of Johnny Depp and Captain Pugwash we might just associate piracy with illegal DVDs.
But increasingly real-life modern day pirates are making the news too, with dramatic confrontations in the waters off Africa
