9/11 Museum & Memorial holds screening of ‘Boatlift,’ documentary depicting largest maritime rescue in U.S. history

9/11 Museum & Memorial holds screening of ‘Boatlift,’ documentary depicting largest maritime rescue in U.S. history

As terrorists brought down the World Trade Center on 9/11, marking the worst terror attack in U.S. history, it became increasingly difficult to evacuate Lower Manhattan. Thousands ran south to the water’s edge, trying to escape the raging inferno, only to realize they were stranded on the island with no way out because the tunnels were closed and subway service halted.  Spontaneously, a fleet of around 150 maritime vessels, including passenger f…