Maersk Alabama hijacking - Wikipedia
WebThe Maersk Alabama hijacking began on 8 April 2009, when four pirates in the Somali Basin seized the Danish/U.S. cargo ship Maersk Alabama at a distance of 240 nautical miles (440 km; 280 mi) southeast of Eyl, Somalia. The siege ended after a rescue effort by the United States Navy on 12 April.
Richard Phillips (merchant mariner) - Wikipedia
WebAccording to Chief Engineer Mike Perry, the crew sank the pirate speedboat shortly after the boarding by continuously swinging the rudder of the Maersk Alabama, swamping the smaller boat. As the pirates were boarding the ship, the crew members locked themselves in the engine room.
Abduwali Muse - Wikipedia
WebHe is the sole survivor of four pirates who hijacked the MV Maersk Alabama in April 2009 and then held Captain Richard Phillips for ransom. On 16 February 2011, Muse was sentenced to 33 years and 9 months in U.S. federal prison. Muse was portrayed by Somali actor Barkhad Abdi in the 2013 film Captain Phillips, a dramatization of the hijacking.
Maersk Alabama hijacking | Summary, Rescue, Movie, & Facts
WebApr 1, 2024 · Maersk Alabama hijacking, incident involving the seizure of a U.S.-flagged cargo ship by four Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean on April 8, 2009. Although the crew eventually repelled the attackers, Capt. Richard Phillips was taken hostage aboard one of the Maersk Alabama ’s lifeboats.
Richard Phillips And The True Story Behind 'Captain Phillips'
WebUpdated May 26, 2023. In a harrowing ordeal that later inspired the film Captain Phillips, four Somali pirates hijacked the MV Maersk Alabama and kidnapped Captain Richard Phillips in April 2009. Darren McCollester/Getty Images Richard Phillips greeting his family after being rescued from Somali pirates by U.S. Navy SEALs.
Somali pirates hijack Maersk Alabama ship | April 8, 2009 - HISTORY
WebOn April 8, 2009, the MV Maersk Alabama is hijacked off the coast of Somalia. The high-profile incident drew worldwide attention to the problem of piracy, commonly believed to be a thing of...
8,000 Miles, 96 Hours, 3 Dead Pirates: Inside a Navy SEAL Rescue
WebOct 17, 2012 · But the attempted hijacking of the Maersk Alabama and the kidnapping of Phillips were new. The Maersk Alabama was the first U.S.-flagged ship -- that is, an American-owned vessel...
The hijacking of the Maersk Alabama 10 years ago: the threat is …
WebBy Patrick Burnson April 12, 2019. This month marks the 10th anniversary of the hijacking of the U.S.-flagged freighter Maersk Alabama. It was the first time in more than 200 years that pirates had boarded an American-flagged vessel.
Maersk Alabama hijacking - Wikiwand
WebThe Maersk Alabama hijacking began on 8 April 2009, when four pirates in the Somali Basin seized the Danish/U.S. cargo ship Maersk Alabama at a distance of 240 nautical miles southeast of Eyl, Somalia. The siege ended after a rescue effort by the United States Navy on 12 April.
In Rescue of Captain, Navy Kills 3 Pirates - The New York Times
WebApr 13, 2009 · 528. Crew members of the Maersk Alabama celebrated after hearing that their captain, who had been held hostage by Somali pirates, had been rescued. Roberto Schmidt/Agence France-Presse — Getty...
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