On 9/11, hundreds of ordinary boat captains carried out the largest maritime evacuation in history.

Upworthy · Published 2026-09-15

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The key development: On 9/11, hundreds of ordinary boat captains carried out the largest maritime evacuation in history, according to Upworthy.

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The bigger picture: When communities organize around a shared goal, they often achieve results that surprise even the people involved.

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Fishing boats, tugboats, personal sailboats, and more moved 500,000 people to safety in just 9 hours, via Upworthy.

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