1 definition by Bosun Bill
The Helsinki bamboozle is a sneaky and cunning pirate technique that involves hiding on an island and swimming towards an enemy ship in order to board it. This technique is often used by pirates who are looking to surprise and catch their enemies off guard.
To prevent this attack, many ships have developed a counter technique called the Copenhagen counter. This involves guarding the top of the ships ladder with a blunderbuss, a type of firearm that fires a spray of shot. This makes it difficult for pirates to climb aboard and can help to deter them from attempting to board the ship.
The Helsinki bamboozle requires a lot of stealth and surprise to be effective, and it is not always successful. However, it can be a formidable tactic if used correctly, and it has been used by many pirates throughout history to great effect. The Copenhagen counter, on the other hand, is a more defensive technique that is designed to protect the ship and its crew from such an attack.
To prevent this attack, many ships have developed a counter technique called the Copenhagen counter. This involves guarding the top of the ships ladder with a blunderbuss, a type of firearm that fires a spray of shot. This makes it difficult for pirates to climb aboard and can help to deter them from attempting to board the ship.
The Helsinki bamboozle requires a lot of stealth and surprise to be effective, and it is not always successful. However, it can be a formidable tactic if used correctly, and it has been used by many pirates throughout history to great effect. The Copenhagen counter, on the other hand, is a more defensive technique that is designed to protect the ship and its crew from such an attack.
Watch out! Those pirates are trying the helsinki Bamboozle!
They got us with the ol' Helsinki Bamboozle!
They got us with the ol' Helsinki Bamboozle!
by Bosun Bill December 21, 2022