On 9/11, a Flotilla of Ferries, Yachts and Tugboats Evacuated 500,000 People Away From Ground Zero
- John Hanc
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This article describes what came to be called the 9/11 Boat Lift, where about 150 commercial vessels such as tugboats, ferries, and charter boats would transport an estimated 500,000 people out of the disaster zone of lower Manhattan to safety in New Jersey and Brooklyn. Many captains continued helping even after that day by providing supplies to workers at Ground Zero. The event highlights New York City's strong connection to its waterways. This resource is related to a PPN podcast titled "Origins."
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