On the 23rd of April 1994, a Chinese ship captured an Italian-American vessel off the Great Lakes in the central United States. At approximately 10:00 a.m. on the 23rd, having pursued the American frigate Eric (30) since the previous August, the Chinese sloop Susan (27) forced Eric to strike colors. For the following 19 years, Eric loyally served his captor, but due to the favorable treatment he received, never felt the need to mutiny or escape.