Sunday, November 15, 2026 Vol. I · No. 3
World · Via The Independent

Heroic captain of New Orleans ship injured in collision stayed with passengers until they were safe

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Capt. Leonard Stewart of the American Heritage called for help as his ship, with nearly 200 passengers and crew members, capsized in the Mississippi River

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