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The Turbot War of 1995.. never forget

  • 17-05-2014 11:51pm
    #1
    My name is URL
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    In 1995, Canadian warships and planes were authorized by Prime Minister, Jean Chrétien; to 'fire on vessels that exposed their guns' during an ongoing international conflict involving Canada, Ireland & the UK in a dispute against Spain, Iceland and the EU.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turbot_War

    It could've been the end of us... thank feck for Canada!


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  • #2
    Duff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,561 ✭✭✭Duff


    Ah sure it would've been grand.


  • #3
    umop.episdn
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,009 ✭✭✭umop.episdn


    There's definitely something fishy going on here ;)


  • #4
    Hotale.com
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,374 ✭✭✭Hotale.com


    Must have been the first time Ireland sided with the UK and went against the EU...


  • #5
    Mr. Incognito
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,798 ✭✭✭Mr. Incognito


    Yeah because look how we have modernised our fishing.......


  • #6
    My name is URL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,070 ✭✭✭✭My name is URL


    In all seriousness though, why don't they make a film about it? They could cast Sean Bean in a main role as a turbot fish.


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  • #7
    Hotale.com
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,374 ✭✭✭Hotale.com


    My name is URL wrote: »
    In all seriousness though, why don't they make a film about it? They could cast Sean Bean in a main role as a turbot fish.

    Wouldn't work if the turbot fish doesn't die ;)


  • #8
    fishfarmer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40 ✭fishfarmer


    Pfffft, I have thousands of turbot. Nobody wants them


  • #9
    Tail Docker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,954 ✭✭✭Tail Docker


    fishfarmer wrote: »
    Pfffft, I have thousands of turbot. Nobody wants them

    Get a machine for cutting off the last "t" - then you'll be makin money, everyone loves turbos.


  • #10
    enda1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,166 ✭✭✭enda1


    Turbot is probably my favourite fish. I approve.


  • #11
    rockbeast
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,548 ✭✭✭rockbeast


    Dey tukk ur Turbot


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  • #12
    Mr. CooL ICE
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,708 ✭✭✭✭Mr. CooL ICE


    My name is URL wrote: »
    In all seriousness though, why don't they make a film about it? They could cast Sean Bean in a main role as a turbot fish.

    Directed by Michael Bay. Cool fish not looking a underwater explosions


  • #13
    Hande hoche!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,903 ✭✭✭Hande hoche!


    Interesting heard of the cod wars but never the Turbot war.


  • #14
    Arthur Beesley
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,537 ✭✭✭Arthur Beesley


    My name is URL wrote: »
    In 1995, Canadian warships and planes were authorized by Prime Minister, Jean Chrétien; to 'fire on vessels that exposed their guns' during an ongoing international conflict involving Canada, Ireland & the UK in a dispute against Spain, Iceland and the EU.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turbot_War

    It could've been the end of us... thank feck for Canada!

    Is the pronunciation of the PMs name really Cretin?


  • #15
    Hande hoche!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,903 ✭✭✭Hande hoche!


    Arthur Beesley wrote: »
    Is the pronunciation of the PMs name really Cretin?

    He can be played by Shia LaBouef


  • #16
    Arthur Beesley
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,537 ✭✭✭Arthur Beesley


    My name is URL wrote: »
    In all seriousness though, why don't they make a film about it? They could cast Sean Bean in a main role as a turbot fish.

    But then who would play 'The Turbotonator?


  • #17
    rockbeast
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,548 ✭✭✭rockbeast


    I blame Canada



  • #18
    Arthur Beesley
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,537 ✭✭✭Arthur Beesley


    The Spanish are notorious for stealing fish.


  • #19
    umop.episdn
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,009 ✭✭✭umop.episdn


    Arthur Beesley wrote: »
    Is the pronunciation of the PMs name really Cretin?

    Kray-ti-an I think


  • #20
    Arthur Beesley
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,537 ✭✭✭Arthur Beesley


    umop.episdn wrote: »
    Kray-ti-an I think

    Cretin sounds better.


  • #21
    umop.episdn
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,009 ✭✭✭umop.episdn


    Arthur Beesley wrote: »
    Cretin sounds better.

    No argument there Arfur


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  • #22
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 93,596 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    Never forget the Third Cod War
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cod_War#Third_Cod_War


  • #23
    Arthur Beesley
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,537 ✭✭✭Arthur Beesley


    Any support for a Turd war?


  • #24
    rockbeast
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,548 ✭✭✭rockbeast


    Arthur Beesley wrote: »
    Any support for a Turd war?

    A Third Turd War!


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