Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapses in Baltimore

[printcraft]

Baltimore Port's Closure Threatens Inflation and Bigger Deficits

A big supply chain disruption is just what the U.S. economy does not need right now. | Economy

www.breitbart.com

Russians did it to hurt bidet and bidetonomics and give President Trump an election boost.

 

[patience0830]

Forgive my ignorance but could the thick smoke be acceleration?

Yup. Probably in reverse.

I noticed that. I was watching the car headlights cross the bridge in the videos. Thinking “oooh which car is the last one to cross before it all goes down…”

Then right before the crash, I didn’t see any headlights.

Thank God.

 

[ditcherman]

Russians did it to hurt bidet and bidetonomics and give President Trump an election boost.

Tell me you didn't watch Houghmade's video without telling me you didn't watch Houghmade's video.

 

[Leadeye]

Another thing I remember about propeller/rudder boats is that when you use reverse it pulls the stern around to the left. Probably has to do with propeller rotation but I used that to get the boat square to the dock. You also had to eb aware of it when putting it on a trailer as using reverse to slow down would change your direction.

Watching that video I'm guessing they went full power reverse, hence the smoke, but that pulled the stern around actually pointing the ship at the piling.

 

[firecadet613]

 

[firecadet613]

Another thing I remember about propeller/rudder boats is that when you use reverse it pulls the stern around to the left. Probably has to do with propeller rotation but I used that to get the boat square to the dock. You also had to eb aware of it when putting it on a trailer as using reverse to slow down would change your direction.

Watching that video I'm guessing they went full power reverse, hence the smoke, but that pulled the stern around actually pointing the ship at the piling.

Something tells me this 1,000' container ship handles a bit differently than a Mastercraft or the 37' inboard cruiser I had...

 

[ChristianPatriot]

May not be the time yet but…..

I feel like there’s a good joke or a pun in there somewhere about the downfall of American society contrasted with the collapse of a bridge dedicated to the author of the national anthem.

 

[chipbennett]

There are verifiably, demonstrably incorrect things in that screed. The boat wasn't in the channel? There wasn't a harbor pilot?

Everybody needs a conspiracy theory, I guess.

 

[firecadet613]

There are verifiably, demonstrably incorrect things in that screed. The boat wasn't in the channel? There wasn't a harbor pilot?

Everybody needs a conspiracy theory, I guess.

If the past few years have taught you anything, it should be that all reporting within hours of an incident should be take with a grain of salt.

Bottom line is, this is a big blow to not just Baltimore, but a much bigger area...

I'm sure Home Depot is in panic mode right now...

 

[Creedmoor]

If the past few years have taught you anything, it should be that all reporting within hours of an incident should be take with a grain of salt.

Bottom line is, this is a big blow to not just Baltimore, but a much bigger area...

I'm sure Home Depot is in panic mode right now...

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Sparrows Point is below Key Bridge.

 

[firecadet613]

Sparrows Point is below Key Bridge.

But in looking at Google Earth, it doesn't appear they can unload container ships there, that's just where their warehouse is located...

 

[chipbennett]

If the past few years have taught you anything, it should be that all reporting within hours of an incident should be take with a grain of salt.

Bottom line is, this is a big blow to not just Baltimore, but a much bigger area...

I'm sure Home Depot is in panic mode right now...

Okay, but what does that have to do with someone peddling a conspiracy theory?

There are ship trackers available. They show that the ship was in fact in the channel, prior to losing power. For example:

How Dali ship changes course before crashing into Baltimore bridge

Playback video shows the Singaporean-flagged container setting sail from near Point Breeze before pivoting south and heading southeast towards the bridge.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[firecadet613]

Okay, but what does that have to do with someone peddling a conspiracy theory?

There are ship trackers available. They show that the ship was in fact in the channel, prior to losing power. For example:

How Dali ship changes course before crashing into Baltimore bridge

Playback video shows the Singaporean-flagged container setting sail from near Point Breeze before pivoting south and heading southeast towards the bridge.

www.dailymail.co.uk

I didn't share that tweet to peddle a "conspiracy theory"... but it does a good job showing the bridge collapse impact

Yep, MarineTraffic.com....

The ship also had mechanical deficiencies at a prior port, so this could just be really sh*tty luck, still doesn't change the impact the bridge going down will have...

 

[HoughMade]

Obviously there will be an impact, but I believe we will be surprised at how quickly the channel is opened and other shipping arrangements are made. Money is a great motivator.

 

[chipbennett]

I didn't share that tweet to peddle a "conspiracy theory"... but it does a good job showing the bridge collapse impact

Yep, MarineTraffic.com....

The ship also had mechanical deficiencies at a prior port, so this could just be really sh*tty luck, still doesn't change the impact the bridge going down will have...

I agree with you on the economic impact (first, second, and third order). I just dispute the linked/quoted tweet that claims intel sources are saying this was an attack.

 

[firecadet613]

I agree with you on the economic impact (first, second, and third order). I just dispute the linked/quoted tweet that claims intel sources are saying this was an attack.

I don't believe sharing a link implies you agree with 100% of what the author claims...

 

[chipbennett]

Obviously there will be an impact, but I believe we will be surprised at how quickly the channel is opened and other shipping arrangements are made. Money is a great motivator.

Oh, I imagine the channel will be opened in a matter of days... weeks, at most.

The bridge could theoretically be rebuilt/replaced in about a year.

 

[chipbennett]

I don't believe sharing a link implies you agree with 100% of what the author claims...

I didn't say otherwise. I was addressing the content of the linked tweet.

 

[firecadet613]

Oh, I imagine the channel will be opened in a matter of days... weeks, at most.

The bridge could theoretically be rebuilt/replaced in about a year.

Don't underestimate this administrations ability to F stuff up.

Carriers have been blanking sailings and rolling vessels in an effort to keep freight rates up, add this in and they'll take full advantage of it...

 

[BugI02]

I'm sure the angles can be deceiving, but looks to me like it turned into the pylon?

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It looked to me as if it was headed about at a 45 degree angle to the bridge planning to turn to starboard to pass under it perpendicularly. It appears to lose power around the time it would be making that turn, then when power comes back it looked like they knew they were late making the turn and went hard over. Then when the power failed for good, they were unable to return the rudder to amidships, wound up overcorrecting and hit the other pylon