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9/11 BOAT LIFT

by highhopes
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incredible boat rscue i have not seen before....these people stranded did not know if they were going to be bombed next. Even so the air was plluted with thick dust, their lungs were exposed to.
Did you know about this? Larger than Dunkirk and all in 9 hours.
THE LARGEST BOAT LIFT IN HISTORY: Narrated by Tom Hanks

This a fascinating video showing an aspect of the events of 911 never before seen.

Never go through life saying, "I should have." ~Vincent Ardolino - Captain, Amberjack V

People stand together when it matters!
BOATLIFT, An Untold Tale of 9/11 Resilience - YouTube
  • Profile picture of the author shmerns
    WOW, thanks for sharing that! I'll never forget being on the Jersey
    side of the water and watching all those boats out there.
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    • Profile picture of the author Mark Andrews
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      This is the thing about seafarers the world over - we look after one another. It goes with the territory. You see someone in need of help you don't think about it, you just do it. No fear. You just get on with it.

      Unrelated to 9/11 there's an old institution here in the United Kingdom called the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) it was always one of my dreams to become a lifeboat man.

      These are all unpaid volunteers who risk their lives at sea to help save other people's lives at sea.

      From my part of the country and living in a fishing community myself, this story struck home which one or two of you might appreciate...


      Also, lest we forget...

      The 29th U.S. Infantry Division left from my place of birth Trebah Gardens on the Helford River in 1944 for Dunkirk for the evacuation. Many of them sadly never to return.

      In fact, another Warrior member here (Centurion) is a present day Commander of the U.S. 29th Infantry Division.

      The anniversary is coming up in a few weeks time...

      What's On - Trebah Gardens

      If any of you would like to receive more information about the American soldiers who lost their lives after leaving Trebah, simply contact me and I'll get some info to you including photographs.

      Kindest regards,


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      • Profile picture of the author highhopes
        Originally Posted by Mark Andrews View Post

        This is the thing about seafarers the world over - we look after one another. It goes with the territory. You see someone in need of help you don't think about it, you just do it. No fear. You just get on with it.

        Unrelated to 9/11 there's an old institution here in the United Kingdom called the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) it was always one of my dreams to become a lifeboat man.

        These are all unpaid volunteers who risk their lives at sea to help save other people's lives at sea.

        From my part of the country and living in a fishing community myself, this story struck home which one or two of you might appreciate...

        penlee lifeboat diaster - cruel sea - YouTube

        Also, lest we forget...

        The 29th U.S. Infantry Division left from my place of birth Trebah Gardens on the Helford River in 1944 for Dunkirk for the evacuation. Many of them sadly never to return.

        In fact, another Warrior member here (Centurion) is a present day Commander of the U.S. 29th Infantry Division.

        The anniversary is coming up in a few weeks time...

        What's On - Trebah Gardens

        If any of you would like to receive more information about the American soldiers who lost their lives after leaving Trebah, simply contact me and I'll get some info to you including photographs.

        Kindest regards,


        Mark Andrews
        Mark,
        This program (repeat on BBC) was on last night.

        British Actor Timothy Spall and his wife`s adventures sailing around the UK coast in a badge. BBC Timothy Spall all at sea.


        One program he meets the Penlee lifeboat crew...really interesting program. It mentioned the lifeboat crew who lost their lives in the tradgedy.
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  • Profile picture of the author TLTheLiberator
    Amazing inspiring story!!

    Thanks for sharing it.


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  • Profile picture of the author dallas playboy
    Great example of Americans helping each other in times of danger. Thank you for the
    video.
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  • Profile picture of the author HeySal
    Very interesting. Kinda sucks that it was not more prominent in the news, though - these guys deserve a lot more honor than they got.
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    • Profile picture of the author highhopes
      Originally Posted by shmerns View Post

      WOW, thanks for sharing that! I'll never forget being on the Jersey
      side of the water and watching all those boats out there.
      Incredible that you were there!
      Originally Posted by TLTheLiberator View Post

      Amazing inspiring story!!

      Thanks for sharing it.


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      Originally Posted by Mark Andrews View Post

      This is the thing about seafarers the world over - we look after one another. It goes with the territory. You see someone in need of help you don't think about it, you just do it. No fear. You just get on with it.

      Unrelated to 9/11 there's an old institution here in the United Kingdom called the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) it was always one of my dreams to become a lifeboat man.

      These are all unpaid volunteers who risk their lives at sea to help save other people's lives at sea.

      From my part of the country and living in a fishing community myself, this story struck home which one or two of you might appreciate...

      penlee lifeboat diaster - cruel sea - YouTube

      Also, lest we forget...

      The 29th U.S. Infantry Division left from my place of birth Trebah Gardens on the Helford River in 1944 for Dunkirk for the evacuation. Many of them sadly never to return.

      In fact, another Warrior member here (Centurion) is a present day Commander of the U.S. 29th Infantry Division.

      The anniversary is coming up in a few weeks time...

      What's On - Trebah Gardens

      If any of you would like to receive more information about the American soldiers who lost their lives after leaving Trebah, simply contact me and I'll get some info to you including photographs.

      Kindest regards,


      Mark Andrews

      Thanks Mark interesting stuff, yes please send the link...good history accounts of brave men
      Originally Posted by dallas playboy View Post

      Great example of Americans helping each other in times of danger. Thank you for the
      video.
      Originally Posted by HeySal View Post

      Very interesting. Kinda sucks that it was not more prominent in the news, though - these guys deserve a lot more honor than they got.
      Absolutely, this should be more prominent on the news!
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