Pirates are holding an American hostage

They were off the coast of Somalia in a ship with dry goods on it. They were hijacked by pirates. As far as I know, the rest of the crew of the ship, known as the Alabama, got away.

The pirates are holding the captain a hostage on a life raft. Some American warships are on the way, but it will take a few hours for them to get there. This story is still progressing.

This is the first of our ships that they have gotten so far.

UPDATE: A warship is on the scene. Food and water have been given to the pirates and Captain of the Ship. They are sitting in a life raft that has a cover over it. They are out of gas and trying to do some negotiations for the Captain's release. Some more ships are on the way.

The Alabama was released and is on it's way to Kenyia to deliver the food that was on the ship.

Pirates are holding an American hostage