Hijackers 'attack' ship operated by firm with links to Defense Department
Somali pirates have hijacked a cargo ship with 21 Americans onboard, officials said on Wednesday.
The 17,000-ton Maersk Alabama was taken Wednesday, according to the Kenya-based diplomat who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the media.
A spokeswoman for the U.S. Fifth Fleet confirmed that a Danish-owned, U.S.-operated container ship carrying 21 Americans "came under attack" about 240 nautical miles southeast of Ayel, Somalia. She said the crew had radioed for help but the closest naval ship was about 300 nautical miles away at the time. The official was unable to confirm the name of the vessel.
Company representatives were not immediately able to confirm the hijacking.
2 days later..............Still nothing from Obama ??? I've been watching this asshole on t.v. nonstop for the last 3 months and now he is silenced? Now that is true CHANGE :- Probably doesn't want to hurt the pirate's feelings. Nice leadership you spineless jellyfish!
there will be no more reigs ...watch in 2010