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Re: Cargo ship hits Key bridge in Baltimore Harbor. 

By: monkeytrots in 6TH POPE | Recommend this post (1)
Fri, 29 Mar 24 1:26 AM | 42 view(s)
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I heard it was 8 knots, but even 7 knots for a ship of that size at that distance from the bridge was a criminally negligent speed, especially since they were not even in clean lane to clear the bridge if they lost propulsion/steerage. Too close, too fast. Stupid trajectory for the mass and speed of the ship.

Boiled down: This whole FUBAR is PILOT ERROR, by the ship's captain, and the two 'harbor pilot experts'.
The mechanical failures are beside the point. The crash happened because the PILOT'S F'D up.

I was amazed at how quickly the bridge completely collapsed after impact; a very few seconds. Nothing 'slow motion' about it.




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Re: Cargo ship hits Key bridge in Baltimore Harbor.
By: CTJ in 6TH POPE
Fri, 29 Mar 24 1:12 AM 		Msg. 51706 of 60008

The ship had problems with its engine/electrical while at the dock.
Ship away from dock and turned.
Tugs were released.
Engine failed
Engine started again,
Engine failed(probably a fuel problem)
Engine started, prop put in reverse.
Wide open throttle in reverse (WOT caused the black smoke)
Ship moving forward at 7knots. Prop full reverse.
Prop walk pushed stern to port. Turning ship to starboard towards bridge.
Ship hits bridge support.

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