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Attacked by modern day pirates: the ship's captain who fought grenades and AK-47s with old-fashioned traps and tricks.

British Ship Captain Peter Stapleton knows what he's doing when it comes to fighting off pirates.

Sailing today is fraught with danger as the modern pirate adopts newer weaponry and high-speed boats.

But when his ship the Boularibank came under attack, Captain Stapleton fought back the old way - with simple, old -fashioned traps and tricks.

Captain Stapleton was sailing off the coast of Somalia when he spotted two small boats heading straight his way.

The speed-boats were filled with pirates, armed with grenades and AK-47's, and were very fast approaching..

With passengers, crew and his wife on board, the Captain went for the only defences he had.

He sailed the ship in a zig zag formation - causing massive waves in its wake - dropped heavy timbers in front of the boats, and tied the entrances up with ropes.

Thanks to his resourcefulness, they were lucky: ship and passengers all escaped safely.

And now back on dry land, the Captain's clever strategy has earned him a Merchant Navy Medal for his bravery.

Matthew Bannister spoke to Captain Peter Stapleton and his wife May and asked them all about their daring pirate getaway.