A Gourdomichalis brothers ship currently detained in Washington state was full of wheat destined for war-torn Yemen, according to court papers.
Garrett Garfield, attorney for Al-Saeed Shipping Company, said the 52,500-dwt Vigorous (built 2005) was set to begin a 30 to 45 day voyage to the famine-hit country when it was seized on the Columbia River last week.
"Flat bread made from wheat flour is a staple diet for Yemenis.
