well, i know pirates are still around. and i know most of them are in the area around india and stuff. but i know i'm probably not going to be able to ever fing a group of piartes to join. so how would i get around to this, would i have to form my own group? and how would i get a ship? and where could i set sail from? i'm so confused. =[
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First start stealing things and than justify it by saying, "I'm a pirate and i pirated that object for my own gain.  It is my booty. ARRRR!"  After you canv callously steal, you are on your way to becoming a pirate
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Im right there with you. You kinda feel that you dont really fall into any minority or group/click... just you on your island. I think we're unique enough to just be... us. Its lonely, isn't it. I often have trouble finding good friends i can count on, but have an abundance of mutual friends that i can hang out with... but it seems like you can never find anyone who can relate to you.
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Do you mean deck hand ?  Or  wiper ?  One works around the ship and helps moore/anchor the ship. The other in the engine room and with auxillary equipment. In the Merchant Marines you can travel quite a bit. It would be possible to get off one ship and on another. This would let you stay in a foreign country for a short while once in a while. A willingness to learn a 2nd or 3rd language might not hurt. A lot of countries will have English speaking people, but ?\n Also, it might be possible to be on ships with people from different countries.\n It is one way to travel and see different places, a lot of them.
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What Islands, just pick up and go. Good luck.
537662
Too bad others can't give thought provoking questions like this. That's a tough one. There are so many things I'm sure I'll never get to do. I think the one thing I'd like to do most is go on a driving trip through all of Europe and see the places I've only read about. I'd start in Iceland and go from there. Of course I know I couldn't drive over the water. That's what ferries are for.
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Different pirates had different systems   \nThe most common way of ranking a pirate \nevolved around how much of the divided up booty they got.  \n \nit has been said that  \nthe captain recieved 2 shares\nthe first mate 1 & 1/2 shares \n1 & 1/3 shares went to ship masters \n(navigator, carpenter, boatswain, gunner)\n1 & 1/4 shares went to plank owners still aboard\n(plank owners were ordinary crewmembers who owned a share of the ship, often they were members of the original pirate crew that stole the ship, but a plank owner may have aquired a share of ownership for some other reason)\n1 share went to all other ordinary sailors.\n\nPirate votes were said to be the same as their shares. \nthe captain getting two etc.
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Have you talked to anyone in your shop?  There is always someone getting out a month ahead of you that knows a bit.  The SNCO's have delt with people getting out often and should know.  I still got a year, so I'm just starting to listen, but I do know that you've got to get to the VA 60 days out, so you will have to hurry on that.  Ask around.  There should be plenty of people that can not only give you the basics, but be able to tell you where to go and who to talk to.
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so....? join one thn matey wat u waiting 4 thn?
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There is a Skipper who used to work for a sailing school that I now work for.  I have heard that he shortly is finishing his current employment so will be available. \n\nHis name is Simon Rowell, he is hugely qualified, and has massive sailing experience. If you need to contact him if you email me.\n\nHope this helps you.\n\nHappy Hunting
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START YOUR OWN>   or maybe  hint that your looking for guys for your new group.  tell the guys in your brothers band  you would like them to be your backup,  but its hard because of your brothers attitude.   maybe they will want to join your bank.  keep asking the guys (not your brother) for their help and input to help you get your super group going.
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Don't ,you will get ripped off. Best place is Thailand, as the labour is cheap and you can oversee the project yourself with out spending a fortune to exist. I think you need to oversee the project wherever you have it done. I am a ex-seafarer\nAnyway best of luck.i would love to be able to have my boat built to order.
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Go to the library and see if you can find a book about sailing. Even reading a novel that takes place on the sea might help.  Think about movies you've seen that take place on the sea.\n\nIdeas:  how does one cook if the seas are very rough, do things spill?  how does one keep everything from rolling out of cabinets and cupboards?  \n\nHow does one deal with huge waves?  \n\nWhat is the prettiest place the skipper have visited on his boat?\n\nHow fast does his boat go?\n\nHow many people does he take sailing with him?\n\nHow many years has he been sailing? How did he learn how to sail and who taught him?\n\nWhat kinds of sea life has he seen when on his boat? Whales, dolphins, sharks????\n\nThe discussion could be very lively and interesting. Enjoy.
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Hi Madhu. great to see your interest in Merchant Navy for a 'career'. first of all YES gals are allowed. i m a Chief Officer, with our national flag carrier The Shipping Corp of India(the SCI). the controlling body for Merchant Navy(better called Mechant marine) is the Directorate of Shipping (www.dgshipping.com) under Ministry of Shipping has made special provisions to promote women in the profession. so u can avail of fee waivers of almost upto half for all your courses. The SCI is taking special measures to induct women folk.their site (www.shipindia.com) can be checked out for more info. B.Sc nautical science is mandatory for new entrants now. for info on that see the IGNOU site (www.ignou.ac.in). and for further info contact any of the training intitutes mentioned in the dgshipping website. or me also.\n              Regarding safety, yes they are safe as people have been sailing with their families, young wife and childeren, for quite sometime. further aspect will depend on your own conduct and disposition to male collegues around. the company takes special measures to post women in groups on ships or whereever there are families around. so no worries.\nenjoy it!!
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Pirate would be my first choice. You'll have to prove yourself first by chopping off your hand and leg to fit the hook and peg. Then poke your eye out for the eyepatch, then just get a parrot and you're set.
539036
Get political, become the leader of a nation and order your troops into other nations' territories. No better way to commit a perfect crime. LOL.
38997
I don't think their is any law on international water. You are on your own bring lots of shotguns if you plan to go there. That is why there are pirates and things.
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we are going through same situation.  my boyfriend is scheduled to ride a ship this next week and be a seafarer.  we won't see each other for about nine months.  the worst thing is there are a lot of temptations in a seafarer's life.  I know that's why it's really hard for me to take the reality everyday.  I have no choice.  All we can do is to trust the guy we love and believe them with what they are saying.  We have no choice anyway.  Just think possitively and remember that it's part of God's plan.  And whatever they will do, whether they remain faithful or not, it's their choice.  They must just be ready for the thing called "karma".