US Navy sailors from the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer connects a tow line to the lifeboat from the Maersk Alabama to be processed for evidence after the successful rescue of Capt. Richard Phillips April 13, 2009 in the Indian Ocean. Phillips was held captive by suspected Somali pirates in the lifeboat for five days after a failed hijacking attempt off the Somali coast.

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US Navy sailors from the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer connects a tow line to the lifeboat from the Maersk Alabama to be processed for evidence after the successful rescue of Capt. Richard Phillips April 13, 2009 in the Indian Ocean. Phillips was held captive by suspected Somali pirates in the lifeboat for five days after a failed hijacking attempt off the Somali coast.

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Size: 4200px × 2812px
Location: Indian Ocean
Photo credit: © US Navy Photo / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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