In November 1913, during the deadliest storm in Great Lakes history with 90-mph winds and 35-ft waves, Captain James Owen made the desperate decision to intentionally beach his freighter on jagged rocks to save his crew, successfully saving every single crew member while other vessels disappeared forever.
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Did you know a ship captain saved his entire crew by crashing into rocks on purpose? November 1913, the deadliest storm in Great Lakes history. 90-mph winds, 35-ft waves, ships vanishing everywhere. Captain James Owen watched his freighter get torn apart by ice and waves. He made a desperate choice, beach the ship on jagged rocks. Then he let his men across deadly ice flows, frozen spray coating everything. They rationed emergency supplies in blizzard conditions, waiting for rescue while other vessels disappeared forever. Owen saved every single crew member against impossible odds.
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