Israeli peace activist Abie Nathan died on August 27, 2008. Although he volunteered to fight in Israel's War of Independence, Nathan became disillusioned with the Israeli government.BBC News: Israeli activist Abie Nathan dies(August 28, 2008)

He purchased "The Peace Ship" in 1972 and sailed it to New York. After raising money for it to be refitted, he sailed back to the Mediterranean where he broadcast "Voice of Peace", a pirate radio station program that became popular with young people.BBC News: Israeli activist Abie Nathan dies(August 28, 2008)Jewish Virtual Library: Abie Nathan

By 1993, operating costs could not be matched by advertising revenue and Nathan closed down the station and sank the "The Peace Ship."Jewish Virtual Library: Abie Nathan