THE GREAT BOATLIFT OF 911- The largest Sea Evacuation in History.

[drcoastline]

I know it is a few days late but I just came across this video. I have never seen this before.

[Seahawk]

Once you watch the video, it all makes sense - I had no idea either.

Neat stuff.

[Baz]

I've always been impressed with the work ethic of those in the northeast US. One of the wonders of the world, IMHO.

Thanks for sharing, Doc!

[tabs]

Dunkirk 1940

[Seahawk]

Originally Posted by tabs

Dunkirk 1940

End of the video: 360,000, nine days in Dunkirk. 500,000, nine hours 9/11.

Not the same, distance, hostile fire, but illustrative of the effort.

[Sooner or later]

Originally Posted by tabs

Dunkirk 1940

Video claims nearly half million in 9 hours. Dunkirk was around 338,000 over a number of days.

Dunkirk had longer travel time and was a spectacular undertaking as was the 9/11 evac.

[tabs]

The loading was slower at Dunkirk as the soldiers had to wade out to the transport. Then all the bullets and bombs...

[Sooner or later]

Originally Posted by tabs

The loading was slower at Dunkirk as the soldiers had to wade out to the transport. Then all the bullets and bombs...

It didn't claim most difficult. It claimed largest. Dunkirk was definently more difficult.

Both were spectacular undertakings and neither should be placed above the other.

[Scott Douglas]

Thanks for sharing that. An untold story for sure.

[pwd72s]

Good to be reminded of that day...a time when the country pulled together.

[HardDrive]

*sniffle*