Maersk-Alabama Captain Rescued

ThinkPad · 2009-04-13T09:01:32+00:00

From Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/5th Fleet Public Affairs MANAMA, Bahrain (NNS) -- At approximately 7:19 p.m (12:19 p.m. EDT) April 12 U.S. naval forces rescued Capt. Richard Phillips, the master of Motor Vessel Maersk-Alabama. "This was an incredible team effort, and I am extremely proud of the tireless efforts of all the men and women who made this rescue possible" said Vice Adm. Bill Gortney, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command. "The actions of Capt. Phillips and the civilian mariners of Maersk-Alabama were heroic. They fought back to regain control of their ship, and Captain Phillips selflessly put his life in the hands of these armed criminals in order to protect his crew." Following the rescue, Phillips was initially taken aboard the Norfolk, Va., based guided missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96). Phillips was subsequently flown to the San Diego based amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) where he contacted his family, received a routine medical evaluation and is resting comfortably. U.S. military forces have one pirate in custody; three were killed in the rescue.

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Start date Apr 13, 2009

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