Principality of Sealand - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Official website: The Principality of Sealand I lol'd at this part: Sealand Fights Off Invaders (and Wins a War) In August of 1978, a number of Dutch men came to Sealand in the employ of a German businessman. They were there to discuss business dealings with Sealand. While Roy was away in Britain, these men kidnapped Prince Roy's son Michael, and took Sealand by force. Soon after, Roy recaptured the island with a group of his own men and held the attackers as prisoners of war. During the time that he held the prisoners, the Governments of the Netherlands and Germany petitioned for their release. First they asked England to intervene in the matter, but the British government cited their earlier court decision as evidence that they made no claim to the territory of Sealand. Then, in an act of de facto recognition of Sealand's sovereignty, Germany sent a diplomat directly to Sealand to negotiate for the release of their citizen. Roy first released the Dutch citizens, as the war was over, and the Geneva Convention requires the release of all prisoners. The German was held longer, as he had accepted a Sealand Passport, and therefore was guilty of treason. Prince Roy, who was grateful that the incident had not resulted in a loss of life, and did not want to bloody the reputation of Sealand, eventually released him as well.
Oh wow, learn somethin new every day. This one got me pretty good. Lol and this one Sealand means business
When the dudes that started Pirate Bay sold out, there was talk of them using the money to buy Sealand. Their own little E-pirate haven. Would be sick. But I bet they'd have a hard time dealing with the real pirates - at least until they became quadrillionaires and bought an aircraft carrier. And I doubt any other country would intervene in their defense.
I was very confused until I clicked that wikipedia link. Sealand is also the literal translation of the Dutch province of Zeeland. I thought this was about that.