For many, the romantic image which comes to mind at the mention of pirates is one of daringly dashing and swashbuckling sailors of the high seas, with a wooden peg for a leg, braving the inconceivable hazards of the high seas in search of illusive treasures. That is not necessarily the case these days. The British navy presents a much more sophisticated method of maritime piracy, as exemplified by the turn of event on July 4th off the coast of Gibraltar.