Not very often that a country comes up for sale

[willmarsh3]

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,242351,00.html


Will.

[boylesboats]

Hummmmm, thats something.... I was hoping for an Island....

[willmarsh3]

Hummmmm, thats something.... I was hoping for an Island....

I don't think that would be too difficult to fix by barging in some riprap and dredging - sort of like what they are doing for Poplar Island in the Chesapeake.

Will.

[Tim_H]

977 million seems like a lot for a country that needs repair. You could probably find a better one for cheaper :)

"Sealand was founded as a sovereign Principality in 1967 in international waters, six miles off the eastern shores of Britain. In late June of 2006, the island suffered a devastating fire which destroyed much of the country's administrative centre and the main power generation facility which serves its population and industries. Fortunately, back-up systems exist which permit its activities to continue but the disaster has compromised significantly the quality of life of its inhabitants and the continued development of the island's economic and social growth."

http://www.foxnews.com/images/252631/0_61_010807_sealand.jpg

[jack grebe]

The "Conch Republic" did claim a railroad tressel awhile back.....down in the Keys. Remember, Cubans landed, U.S. said it was not U.S. soil so Dry Foot Law did not come into play.......I don't think it's for sale though

[paladin]

there's bigger, more stable, and much much cheaper ones elsewhere with good harbors, fresh water and real trees and higher above sea level...

[willmarsh3]

... but then again you are not getting just an island, but instead a country - you can write your own laws, and not pay taxes to anyone. But on the other hand some intelligent diplomacy and knowledge of international politics and relations is in order.

The history of Sealand is fascinating. There have been other attempts at forming micronations in various forms - a fascinating topic in itself. One that is quite entertaining is the short lived Island of Minerva.

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

Personally I'd prefer the kind of island that Chuck describes.

Will.

[paladin]

There are Islands for sale around Fiji and the indonesian area....for less than 100 million, 1-1.5 miles X 2-3 miles.....developed lagoons, beaches and parts that are a few hundred feet above sea level..
They also have pirates in the waters so stay well armed.

[sawcutmill]

"But on the other hand some intelligent diplomacy and knowledge of international politics and relations is in order."
~But GWBush does not have any skill sets pertaining to this, and supposedly, he is in charge of Democracy etc..

[Steve Paskey]

Asked to describe the delights of living on what he described as a cross between a house and a ship, the 54-year-old Michael Roy said: "The neighbors are very quiet. There is a good sea view."


:D :D :D

[Mrleft8]

Does Sealand have a U N ambassador? If I build my own country, can I call it "New Sealand", and talk like an Australian with a head cold? :D

[Katherine]

I wonder if they have an extradition treaty with the U.S.A.

[Andrew Craig-Bennett]

Well, I know the man who has their oil supply contract...

[P.I. Stazzer-Newt]

I once got involved in pumping an enormous quantity of LNG down a hole near where - we expected to get nearly 7% of it back!