From a U.S. Naval Forces Central Command News Release
MANAMA, Bahrain, Sept. 9, 2010 – A 24-member maritime raid force from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit today boarded and seized control of an Antigua-Barbuda-flagged, German–owned vessel from pirates who attacked and boarded it yesterday.
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Helicopters from USS Dubuque provide aerial watch as Marines from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit\’s maritime raid force board and seize control of the Antigua and Barbuda-flagged, German-owned vessel M/V Magellan Star, left, Sept. 9, 2010, a day after pirates attacked and boarded the vessel. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class William Farmerie
(Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available. The Marines serve aboard USS Dubuque, operating under Combined Task Force 151.
The mission secured the safety of the M/V Magellan Star\’s crew and returned control of the ship to the civilian mariners.
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