A ferry captain describes the chaotic evacuation of thousands of passengers during the 9/11 attacks, comparing the scene to a "horror show" and likening it to a disaster movie. Stranded on the water with no way to dock, he recounts the desperate efforts to guide terrified survivors to safety amid the unfolding tragedy. The harrowing account highlights the sheer scale of the emergency and the quick thinking required to prevent further loss of life. His firsthand experience offers a gripping perspective on the day’s unfolding chaos.
Hero NYC ferry captain recalls ‘horror show’ as he evacuated thousands from 9/11: Like a scene out of ‘Titanic’ New York Post