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In the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks, sea captains and their crews raced across New York City’s harbor to the devastated Manhattan waterfront. Their swift actions enabled the rescue of nearly 500,000 civilians, making the event the largest sea‑based evacuation ever recorded. This factual account highlights the courage of those aboard and the critical role of maritime emergency response during the nation’s darkest hour.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Julie Gassman
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