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Christopher Anderson, Haiti. Immigrants Trip to America.

In 2000, 44 Haitian refugees boarded a small, handmade boat they called "Believe in God" and tried to set sail for the United States. Somewhere along the journey, the boat began to sink, but they were rescued by the US Coast Guard. Toward the end, some men were so dehydrated that they drifted in and out of consciousness, unable to stand.

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  • : 21 December 2025
  • : 31 October 2026
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44 Haitians attempt to sail from Haiti to the United States in a 23-foot homemade wooden boat named the 'Believe in God.' Haiti. 2000 © Christopher Anderson, Album: Christopher Anderson, Haiti. Immigrants Trip to America.
44 Haitians attempt to sail from Haiti to the United States in a 23-foot homemade wooden boat named the 'Believe in God.' Haiti. 2000 © Christopher Anderson
44 Haitians attempt to sail from Haiti to the United States in a 23-foot homemade wooden boat named the 'Believe in God.' As the boat sinks, the coast-guard board the boat to rescue its passengers © Christopher Anderson, Album: Christopher Anderson, Haiti. Immigrants Trip to America.
44 Haitians attempt to sail from Haiti to the United States in a 23-foot homemade wooden boat named the 'Believe in God.' As the boat sinks, the coast-guard board the boat to rescue its passengers © Christopher Anderson
Two workers take a break from boat building in the shade. On the L'Ile de la Tortue boats are made by hand from pine trees, scrap wood and used nails and are then used in attempts to sail from Haiti to America carrying human cargo. This is the starting point for an epic voyage that many hope will take them to America. Haiti. 2000 © Christopher Anderson, Album: Christopher Anderson, Haiti. Immigrants Trip to America.
Two workers take a break from boat building in the shade. On the L'Ile de la Tortue boats are made by hand from pine trees, scrap wood and used nails and are then used in attempts to sail from Haiti to America carrying human cargo. This is the starting point for an epic voyage that many hope will take them to America. Haiti. 2000 © Christopher Anderson
A Haitian man drifts in and out of consciousness from dehydration. He was too weak to stand and had to be carried from the boat by the coast-guard who came to the rescue as the 'Believe in God' began to sink. Haiti. 2000 © Christopher Anderson, Album: Christopher Anderson, Haiti. Immigrants Trip to America.
A Haitian man drifts in and out of consciousness from dehydration. He was too weak to stand and had to be carried from the boat by the coast-guard who came to the rescue as the 'Believe in God' began to sink. Haiti. 2000 © Christopher Anderson
In the hold of the boat 'Believe in God', some hundred miles off the coast of the Bahamas, after leaving L'lle de la Tortue, Haiti. The Haitians aboard are terrified as we realize that the boat is sinking. Most do not know how to swim and are willing to risk their lives to make it to America. Haiti. 2000 © Christopher Anderson, Album: Christopher Anderson, Haiti. Immigrants Trip to America.
In the hold of the boat 'Believe in God', some hundred miles off the coast of the Bahamas, after leaving L'lle de la Tortue, Haiti. The Haitians aboard are terrified as we realize that the boat is sinking. Most do not know how to swim and are willing to risk their lives to make it to America. Haiti. 2000 © Christopher Anderson
David is a tough, young Haitian who dreams of reaching America. He is willing to risk his life to leave Haiti. David dreams of becoming a rapper. He says his home in Haiti is like a prison for him. Haiti. 2000 © Christopher Anderson, Album: Christopher Anderson, Haiti. Immigrants Trip to America.
David is a tough, young Haitian who dreams of reaching America. He is willing to risk his life to leave Haiti. David dreams of becoming a rapper. He says his home in Haiti is like a prison for him. Haiti. 2000 © Christopher Anderson
Crew members take a break on the deck as the 'Believe in God' sets sail. Haiti. 2000 © Christopher Anderson, Album: Christopher Anderson, Haiti. Immigrants Trip to America.
Crew members take a break on the deck as the 'Believe in God' sets sail. Haiti. 2000 © Christopher Anderson
As the 'Believe in God' sinks, the coast-guard boards the boat to rescue its passengers. Haiti © Christopher Anderson, Album: Christopher Anderson, Haiti. Immigrants Trip to America.
As the 'Believe in God' sinks, the coast-guard boards the boat to rescue its passengers. Haiti © Christopher Anderson