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Much of the chagrin of the Weather Channel, hurricanes do not strike the United States with great frequency. Since 1951, three hurricanes have, on average, hit the United States every 2 years. Normally, only one of those three is a major hurricane, graded a Category 3 or higher hurricane.

This study surveys the experience of the United States, Great Britain, and other seafaring nations in addressing the problem of piracy at sea, then derives insights from that experience that may be relevant to the suppression of the current surge of piratical activity. Wombwell, a retired naval officer, traces the course of several outbreaks of piracy during the past 300 years in a variety of geographical areas. Although each case varies in its details, Wombwell concludes that enough similarities exist to permit several useful generalizations. Among these are the causes of piracy, the factors...