Capt. Phillips was tied up, in the lifeboat. One pirate was on board the Bainbridge “negotiating”.
The other three pirates presented themselves at the same time, at the rear of the lifeboat, while the lifeboat was being towed by the Bainbridge to more calm waters.The life boat is enclosed, designed for survival at sea, with a hatch at the rear of the boat for access.
The snipers, located at the fantail, of the Bainbridge, saw that one of the pirayes had a weapon trained on Capt tain Philips, who was not visible.
It was determined that the Captain’s life was in “imminent danger”. A split second decision was made, while all three ppiratyes were targets of opportunity and the snipers took out all three pirates simultaneously, and the fourth pirate was taken into custody.
The kills were made from a distance of 25-30 meters from the Bainbridge.
The kills happened before any of the three could squeeze off a shot at Capt. Phillips. The lifeboat was boarded, Capt. Phillips was untied, a life preserver put on him, and he was transferred to the Bainbriodge.
He has showered, had a med exam, fed, no problems, in good spirits, and has called home to speak with his family.
He syas “ I am just a by-line the real heroes are the Navy and MArines and SEALS who rescued him.”
They are all heroes today, including the brave Captain who traded himself for his crew’s safety.
A more clear Easter story could not be told—the first Captain who traded His life for his crew’s happened 2000 years ago on Golgotha.
I wouldn’t believe this.......it’s called CYA time for this embarrassing administration. He has been tested by 4 pirates and he loses..........
(They are all heroes today, including the brave Captain who traded himself for his crew’s safety.
A more clear Easter story could not be told—the first Captain who traded His life for his crew’s happened 2000 years ago on Golgotha.)
What a beautiful way to draw a comparison! Thank you very much this beautiful Easter Day and God Bless You!
AMEN! ANd Phillips tried to escape on Good friday but was retaken.......Whatr a FABULOUS ending, and what an appropos day!!
I believe the good Captain was the first to give credit to the Navy, Marines, and SEALS who rescued him. The man who owns, I believe, the ship didn't, and neither did any of the other speakers.