Captain Phillips fired flares at the pirates and the ship was steered so that it would sway back and forth. However, the pirates eventually still managed to throw up a ladder and board the ship, taking the bridge.
Place eggs in a large saucepan. Cover them with cool water by 1 inch. Cover with a lid and bring water to a boil over high heat; when the water has reached a boil, set the timer for the desired time. Boil for 6 - 7 minutes for perfect hard boiled eggs. For soft-boiled eggs: 4 minutes. For slightly soft-boiled eggs: 5 minutes.
If It doesn't take that long to make a hard-boiled egg. All you need is ten minutes, a stove, and a pot of water. But knowing how long hard-boiled eggs last? Well, that's a little more complicated. According to the eggy experts at the American Egg Board, you can keep a hard-boiled egg in its shell for up to a week in the refrigerator. A peeled hard-boiled egg, however, should be eaten the same day it's peeled for best quality.