Surviving Maersk Alabama pirate arrives in New York (PHOTO)

(NEW YORK) — The lone surviving Somali pirate who attacked the Maersk Alabama has arrived in New York to face federal charges, the New York Daily News reported. U.S. authorities say the pirate is 18 years old, but his family says he is 16.
 
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By Professional Mariner Staff