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Caption:
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 15, 2007) -- Merchant vessel Golden Nori transits
under the escort of the dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41)
following its release from Somalia-based pirates Dec. 12. Pirates
seized the Panamanian-flagged vessel Oct. 28 and held the 23-man crew
hostage in Somali territorial waters. The release marks the first time
in more than a year that no ships are held by Somali pirates. Whidbey
Island is deployed to the U.S. Navy 5th Fleet area of responsibility in
support of maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Lt.j.g. Joe
Donahue (RELEASED)
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