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.
Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs Tip #2: Donât boil the water vigorously! That will likely crack the shells from bouncing the eggs around too much. 5. Set a timer for 15 minutes for small eggs, 17 minutes for large, and 19 minutes for super-jumbo. 6.