Cargo Ship Captain Rescued from Somali Pirates

(UNDISCLOSED LOCATION)

04.12.2009

Courtesy Photo

Defense.gov         

Capt. Richard Phillips, right, master of the cargo ship Maersk-Alabama, who had been captured by pirates, stands alongside U.S. Navy Cmdr. Frank Castellano, commanding officer of USS Bainbridge after being rescued by U.S Naval Forces off the coast of Somalia. Philips was held hostage for four days by the pirates. U.S. Navy photo

• Date Taken: 04.12.2009
• Date Posted: 07.03.2025 18:17
• Photo ID: 9153856
• VIRIN: 090412-D-D0439-7359
• Resolution: 2148x2399
• Size: 3.81 MB
• Location: (UNDISCLOSED LOCATION)