Question: By what means did the pirates intend to escape from the ship when they originally boarded it, and before they were told about the lifeboat?
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Answer: They intended to sail the ship to Somalia, where they would hold the ship, cargo, and the crew for ransom. The crew managed to power down the ship, rendering it inoperative. This meant their only option was to use the lifeboat.