Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapses After Being Hit By Cargo Ship

[donner]

another video out there shows the ship prior to striking the bridge and it appears that the ship might have had some problems that contributed. At least in that video, it appears the ship loses power (all lights go out), eventually come back on and smoke appears coming from it. All before it struck the support.

Found a video of it

 

[KroyWen]

Prayers sent out

 

[Glocktogo]

Current reports are saying the ship lost power. Six people still unaccounted for.

 

[Rez Exelon]

 

[Catt57]

"Maryland Gov. Wes Moore confirmed that the ship’s crew notified authorities of a power issue before it struck the bridge. Because of that heads up, Moore said port authorities were able to stop traffic and prevent more vehicles from traveling onto the bridge."

https://wtop.com/baltimore/2024/03/key-bridge-in-baltimore-collapses-after-hitting-large-boat/

 

[ConstitutionCowboy]

It's still a bit funny in that whatever TV channel I was watching this morning showed the track of the ship was aimed right in the middle of the channel under the span then veered off to its right - right into the piling. Why would a power failure cause the ship to turn? Wouldn't it continue straight unless it lost power on one shaft only? Then. of course, there is the rudder capable of keeping the vessel on course.

Questions need answers.

I await the final conclusion of the investigation.

 

[XYZ]

Drove across that bridge a few years back. I was in town for the Naval Academy graduation.

 

[Glocktogo]

It's still a bit funny in that whatever TV channel I was watching this morning showed the track of the ship was aimed right in the middle of the channel under the span then veered off to its right - right into the piling. Why would a power failure cause the ship to turn? Wouldn't it continue straight unless it lost power on one shaft only? Then. of course, there is the rudder capable of keeping the vessel on course.

Questions need answers.

I await the final conclusion of the investigation.

They could've lost power in the middle of maneuvering, so the rudder was possibly out of center when it lost power? Also, currents play a role as well.

 

[TANSTAAFL]

Assuming it was an accident, now there are more ideas for terrorism.

 

[Rez Exelon]

Assuming it was an accident, now there are more ideas for terrorism.

As though the I40 incident wouldn't have already provided a guide? That was 22 years ago.