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.
2 Wait until water has come to the boil and then time it with your watch, or better still an egg timer (3 or 5 minutes depending on whether you want soft or hard) to cook your perfect egg. Placing eggs in boiled water often results in the committing of sin No. 1.