Richard Phillips' ship ... He said he has spoken with Phillips and said the captain is "feeling quite good." Phillips and his family, through Reinhart, expressed gratitude to the U.S. Navy.

Phillips, former captain of the MV Maersk Alabama, will speak Tuesday, May 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bronner Performing Arts Center.The event, “An Evening with Captain Phillips,” is hosted ...

the U.S. Navy moved to rescue hostage captain Richard Phillips by force. After a “swift firefight” that left three of the pirates dead and one wounded, the Navy recovered an unharmed Phillips.

The film is based on the real-life hijacking of the U.S. ship Maersk Alabama in 2009, and on the memoirs of Richard Phillips, the captain of the title. Tom Hanks is outstanding in the role ...

FRANKENMUTH — Captain Richard Phillips whose high-seas hostage ordeal inspired a Hollywood film will share his story in Frankenmuth this spring. Phillips, former captain of the MV Maersk ...