At that time seven of the officers and engineers were having breakfast on the deck, just fore of the bridge. One officer was on the bridge, one engineer was down below and the Captain was taking breakfast alone in his room. Without any warning, six men, all armed rushed' upon the Hands engine room was seized volver point at the same moment, the first-class saloon. shots were fired by others of the pirates and the whole of the ship fell into the control of the gung without much further effort. The ship's wireless equipment was dismantle ed and the vessel was taken over completely. The officers were kept In their position on deck for over four hours, and engine-room jerew were kept at work. The officer on the bridge was made to navigate the ship.
All the passengers, who had been collected together meanwhile, were put into one of the hale and kept there as prisoners for the whole forenoon. Of course, the few firearms on board in the possession of the Captain and officers had been early taken away, and resistance Was impossible.' About 20 shots were fired at the time the vessel was seized, this being only to frighten the passengers into non-resistance.
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