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
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/new-orleans-boat-crash-captain-b3085338.html
Heroic captain of New Orleans ship injured in collision stayed with passengers until they were safe
By The Best News Network
November 15, 2026