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Crew: Pirates 'never had this ship'

Crew: Pirates 'never had this ship'

(NECN: Mombasa, Kenya) - The crew of the Maersk Alabama spoke with the media after news broke that Captain Richard Phillips had been rescued from the Somali pirates that attempted to overtake the cargo ship. From aboard the Maersk Alabama, the cr...

Video|Sun, 12 Apr 2009|More from Boston.com

Underhill's mood changes upon news of rescue

Underhill's mood changes upon news of rescue

(NECN: Anya Huneke, Underhill, Vt.) - It was a very different scene outside the Phillips' home on Sunday than it had been earlier in the week. Captain Phillips was freed in a swift firefight, led by U.S. Navy Seals, that killed three of the ...

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“…in the Indian Ocean captain Richard Phillips was freed from the -- Somali pirates who had taken hostage. This is -- very happy Easter. For the Phillips family. A representative from Marist captain Phillips employers spoke …”

Pirates Continue To Hold U.S. Hostage

Pirates Continue To Hold U.S. Hostage

(NECN/ABC) - The captain of the Maersk Alabama is still being held by Somali pirates but the ship has reached port safely in Mombasa, Kenya. The crew is hailing Captain Richard Phillips as a hero saying he risked his life to safe theirs. ...

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“…pulled into the seats harbors of Mombasa Indian ships harrowing encounter with Somali pirates last week. It's not just the crew members are writing safely. There's also 4000 tons of food aid coming in as well …”

“…up with other pirate ships in the area and escape. Earlier today Somali pirates up again I attacking America notes at like Italian lacks the ship was carrying a crew of sixteen. -- Hughes ABC news …”

Maersk: Captain Phillips calls rescuers heroes

Maersk: Captain Phillips calls rescuers heroes

(NECN: Norfolk, Va.) - Captain Richard Phillips was rescued from the clutches of Somali pirates on Sunday, but has deferred the title of hero to those who saved him, according to Maersk Line Limited President and CEO John Reinhart. At a news co...

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Navy tells of Captain Phillips' rescue

Navy tells of Captain Phillips' rescue

(NECN) - Following the swift firefight rescue of Captain Richard Phillips from the hands of four Somali pirates , Vice Admiral Bill Gortney of the United States Navy gave a briefing via telephone of just how the captain was saved. "Captain ...

Video|Sun, 12 Apr 2009|More from Boston.com
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“…village you'll know what we have acted as early as possible. Armed Somali pirates attacked the American flag vessel -- Alabama several hundred miles off the east coast of Somalia. That -- that the crew hostage …”

Cpt. Joe Murphy 'thrilled' with son's safe return

Cpt. Joe Murphy 'thrilled' with son's safe return

(NECN: Josh Brogadir, Bourne, Mass.) - The Maersk Alabama arrived at the port city of Mombasa, Kenya days after being hijacked by Somali pirates . The cargo ship was captained by Second-In-Command Shane Murphy of Seekonk, Massachusetts. But the...

Video|Sat, 11 Apr 2009|More from Boston.com
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“…evening immersed Alabama has arrived in Kenya days after being hijacked by Somali pirates. . It was captain to -- second in command and Massachusetts native -- Murphy. But the Alabama's captain Richard Phillips is still being …”

“…its cap to 53 year old Richard Phillips under Vermont. Wednesday for Somali pirates came aboard the cargo ship captain Phillips was taken hostage giving himself up to safeguard his crew and everybody here. …”

Ordeal not over until Captain Phillips is freed

Ordeal not over until Captain Phillips is freed

(NECN: John Moroney, Bourne, Mass.) - The Maersk Alabama arrived at the port city of Mombasa, Kenya days after being hijacked by Somali pirates . The cargo ship was captained by Second-In-Command Shane Murphy of Seekonk, Massachusetts. But the....

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“…one of the first to see the pardons board on Wednesday. Meanwhile Somali pirates pirates continue to hold the ship's commander. Captain Richard Phillips in a life boat off the coast the ship's owner says the …”

“…return. Immersed Alabama's back in port arriving in Kenya Saturday forty's after Somali pirates tried to hijack the American flag vessel. The -- of nineteen has been ordered to stay on board of talks continued to …”

Somali pirates warn US not to attack

(NECN: Josh Brogadir, Bourne, ME) - The Italian-American ambassador says an American owned, but Italian-flagged tugboat has been hijacked in the Gulf of Aden. 10 of the 16 crew members are Italian. No word yet if any Americans were on...

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“…block any helpful for the -- holding Vermont captain Richard Phillips. Those Somali pirates are warning the US not to attack them. And he's against Josh -- is that the Massachusetts Maritime Academy in born with …”

Conn. crew member: Captain surrendered 'for our safety'

Conn. crew member: Captain surrendered 'for our safety'

(NECN: Mombasa, Kenya) - Nineteen American sailors pulled into port safely in Mombasa, Kenya on Saturday, while their captain remained a captive of the Somali pirates that tried to overtake the cargo ship Maersk Alabama. The crew was forced to ...

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Chumpline on 4/10/09

Chumpline on 4/10/09

This is the chumpline from Friday, April 10th, 2009.

Audio|Fri, 10 Apr 2009|More from Howie Carr
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“…first time and my adult life time. I'm proud to be a Somali pirates. . …”

“…just docile we allowed themselves to be taken by the by the Somali pirates. . That's the ship that says steaming now towards the light bulb the pirates. Occupied cargo ships from Germany. -- give us your …”