 Hardcover edition | |
| Author | Richard Phillips with Stephan Talty |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Subject | Piracy |
| Genre | Nonfiction |
| Publisher | Hyperion Books |
Publication date | April 6, 2010 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Hardcover |
| Pages | 304 pp. |
| ISBN | 978-1-4013-2380-6 |
| OCLC | 674694313 |
A Captain's Duty: Somali Pirates, Navy SEALs, and Dangerous Days at Sea is a book by Captain Richard Phillips, the captain of the container ship MV Maersk Alabama when it was hijacked in 2009.[1][2][3][4] It was written with Stephan Talty and published by Hyperion on April 6, 2010 (and on audio by Tantor). It was adapted in a 2013 film, Captain Phillips.
The book tells the story of Phillips' capture and hostage-taking by Somali pirates in April 2009. It alternates between his five-day ordeal and the plight of his family in Vermont, watching the drama unfold on cable news. ABC News reported that the publication of his book coincided with a rise in concern about piracy.[4]
- ^ Richard Phillips; Stephan Talty (2010). A Captain's Duty: Somali Pirates, Navy SEALs and Dangerous Days at Sea. Hyperion Books. ISBN 978-1-4013-2380-6. Retrieved 2010-04-07.
- ^ Bob Minzesheimer (2010-04-04). "Richard Phillips recalls 'Days at Sea' as pirates' hostage". USA Today. Retrieved 2010-04-07.
- ^ John Curran (2010-04-01). "Rescued sea captain writes book on hostage drama". Associated Press. Archived from the original on 2010-04-04.
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Mark Mooney (2010-04-06). "Captain's Book Details How He Foiled and Infuriated Somali Pirates: Chief Mate Faked Radio Conversation With U.S. Navy to Scare Off Pirates". ABC News. Retrieved 2010-04-07.
Phillips' account comes as pirate activity in the Indian Ocean appears to be escalating along with more attempts to fight off the pirates. Just this week, a South Korean warship is pursuing a supertanker grabbed by pirates that is loaded with $160 million worth of crude oil.