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• Cordingly, David. "Under the Black Flag: The Romance and the Reality of Life Among the Pirates." Random House. 1995.
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• International Maritime Bureau. "Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships - Annual Report - January 1-December 31 2005." January 31, 2006.
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