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So have they recovered any of the victims yet? By looking at the bridge sections in the water, it looks pretty shallow.
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Major Bridge in Baltimore Collapses After Being Struck by Cargo Ship
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665.0coupe
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Yeah, I know there are cameras everywhere that are recording all the time. Apparently he doesn’t.
KarlVP
Not Sure
They would have had that within hours of the incident. All ships like this have a recorder in their master Gyro. It gets pulled immediately after an incident.
KarlVP
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The Wiki page says there were no people in the cars that made it into the water. Seems like they were the personal vehicles of the team that was on there filling potholes.
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I think they had just watched the Battleship movie and thought they would drift it doing the same technique.
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My W.A.G. prediction:
It will take 3+ times longer to rebuild (IF EVER) due to it being in a completely corrupted county.
And I use New Orleans, LA as an example of said complete corruption.
Way before Hurricane Katrina; back in the '80s and ''90s, tens of millions of dollars were secured by the city in order to improve/rebuild their infrastructure.
THE MONEY DISSAPPEARED....(puff)!
For lack of absolute accuracy; almost NONE (less than 10%) of said infrastructure was improved/rebuilt.
ALMOST NONE!
Yet they budgeted/procured money for the entire city!
It will take 3+ times longer to rebuild (IF EVER) due to it being in a completely corrupted county.
And I use New Orleans, LA as an example of said complete corruption.
Way before Hurricane Katrina; back in the '80s and ''90s, tens of millions of dollars were secured by the city in order to improve/rebuild their infrastructure.
THE MONEY DISSAPPEARED....(puff)!
For lack of absolute accuracy; almost NONE (less than 10%) of said infrastructure was improved/rebuilt.
ALMOST NONE!
Yet they budgeted/procured money for the entire city!
Looked like 3 construction vehicles on the right side of the center span that went down and then the supports landed on top of them in the water. Watch the flashing lights on the bridge deck go down. Maybe they were just flashing road signs, can't see clearly.
Roc Doc
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And hey assholes, take the laminated glass thread into a spin-off. You're fucking up what is a very good tech-thread/after-action discussion.
Do you know where you are?
bigun
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From the Bee
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In Bold Speech, Biden Calls On Ships To Stop Crashing Into Bridges
U.S.·Mar 26, 2024 · BabylonBee.com
U.S. — After a cargo ship collided with Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore causing the structure to collapse, President Biden gave a fiery speech in which he unequivocally called on ships everywhere to stop crashing into bridges.
"I mean it, folks! It's gotta stop!" said Biden to a small group of adoring fans in the press. "Ships have to stop with all the bumping into bridges and whatnot. If you're a ship and you're thinking about smashing a bridge, you'd better change your mind right now. I won't stand for it. That goes for trains, too. No more bridge crashing."
Biden then fell asleep standing up, as it had been over 2 hours since his last snooze.
Transportation Secretary Buttigieg also issued a statement from a private chateau where he is spending additional maternity leave with his adopted twins. "What we really need to determine here is if there was racism involved," he said. "Wherever you see large cargo vessels careening into bridges, you can bet that white supremacy is behind it. I promise to address this as soon as I'm back from my maternity leave."
Biden later awoke from his snooze to issue one last dire warning to ships everywhere, and offer hope to the American people. "This essential piece of transportation infrastructure will be built back better," he said. "After spending $300 billion and 32 years, we'll have that ol' bridge back as good as new! Except this time we'll name it after a black hero, such as George Floyd."
At publishing time, Biden was forced to double-down on his bold rhetoric after the Goodyear Blimp collided with the Brooklyn Bridge.
In Bold Speech, Biden Calls On Ships To Stop Crashing Into Bridges
U.S. — After a cargo ship collided with Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore causing the structure to collapse, President Biden gave a fiery speech in which he unequivocally called on ships everywhere to stop crashing into bridges.
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In Bold Speech, Biden Calls On Ships To Stop Crashing Into Bridges
U.S.·Mar 26, 2024 · BabylonBee.com
U.S. — After a cargo ship collided with Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore causing the structure to collapse, President Biden gave a fiery speech in which he unequivocally called on ships everywhere to stop crashing into bridges.
"I mean it, folks! It's gotta stop!" said Biden to a small group of adoring fans in the press. "Ships have to stop with all the bumping into bridges and whatnot. If you're a ship and you're thinking about smashing a bridge, you'd better change your mind right now. I won't stand for it. That goes for trains, too. No more bridge crashing."
Biden then fell asleep standing up, as it had been over 2 hours since his last snooze.
Transportation Secretary Buttigieg also issued a statement from a private chateau where he is spending additional maternity leave with his adopted twins. "What we really need to determine here is if there was racism involved," he said. "Wherever you see large cargo vessels careening into bridges, you can bet that white supremacy is behind it. I promise to address this as soon as I'm back from my maternity leave."
Biden later awoke from his snooze to issue one last dire warning to ships everywhere, and offer hope to the American people. "This essential piece of transportation infrastructure will be built back better," he said. "After spending $300 billion and 32 years, we'll have that ol' bridge back as good as new! Except this time we'll name it after a black hero, such as George Floyd."
At publishing time, Biden was forced to double-down on his bold rhetoric after the Goodyear Blimp collided with the Brooklyn Bridge.
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bigun
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As was called here yesterday
By Bob Hoge | 7:00 AM on March 27, 2024
The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com.
Image of Francis Scott Key. (Credit: Wikimedia Commons)
Well, that didn’t take long. The Key Bridge collapsed in Baltimore early Tuesday after being struck by a cargo ship, and the bodies of all the victims have not even been recovered yet. The economic catastrophe now facing Baltimore will certainly last months, but it has the potential to harm the region for years. Grieving families are still processing the loss of their loved ones even as investigators try to piece together what happened.
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Yet the Associated Press thought now would be a good time to bring up the history of the bridge’s namesake—"Star-Spangled Banner” lyricist Francis Scott Key—and drag up his ties to slavery. Because what better time than in the aftermath of a horrific accident is there to try to make the story about racism when it has absolutely nothing to do with race?
That’s our laughingstock national press today, folks.
The AP framed its story as just a little background piece about Key:
Fair enough. Not most people’s particular concern at the moment as the recovery efforts continue, but hey, AP, you do you. They detail the circumstances under which Key wrote the Star-Spangled Banner, which became our national anthem—but it’s at the end that they get to the real reason they wrote the article: Key’s association with slavery is evidently important to the story of a cargo ship crashing into a bridge over two centuries later.
Go ahead and say it, Associated Press: the bridge probably deserved what it got. That’s the point of your story, admit it.
I’m not saying Key’s past should be glossed over; historians are absolutely free to discuss it—but what I am saying is this is 100 percent not the time to delve into it. The survivors and the families of those who perished certainly aren’t focused on that, and neither are the millions of empathetic Americans watching the tragedy unfold and feeling for those affected.
Post 9/11, do you remember any stories in the immediate aftermath about Lt. General Edward Lawrence Logan, a Spanish-American war hero from South Boston? I certainly don’t. Boston’s Logan Airport, where the 9/11 attackers boarded the planes that eventually crashed into the Twin Towers, is named after him. Yet somehow, journalists and readers thought the 3,000-plus deaths and the collapse of our iconic towers was the story of the day, not who the freakin’ airport was named after. That, and they evidently couldn't use his background to incite racial animus, so the press didn’t bother.
I’d love to believe that some enterprising reporter thought to themselves, “Hmm, this is a terrible tragedy; I could write a background story on this bridge and relate the history of our national anthem.” But I don’t believe that for a second (most "journalists" despise the Star-Spangled Banner)—I believe the writer went, “Oh! There’s a racial angle. Let’s hit it pronto despite the fact that it has nothing to do with anything!”
Because sadly, that’s how they roll these days.
Unfortunately, this isn't the only attempt by leftists to force-feed politics into this story. Here's former California Assemblyman Mike Gatto's head-scratching take on the disaster: it's really about "immigrants":
They have no shame.
Repugnant AP Tries to Inject Race Into Tragic Baltimore Bridge Collapse, Drags Up Namesake's Slavery Past
By Bob Hoge | 7:00 AM on March 27, 2024
The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com.
Well, that didn’t take long. The Key Bridge collapsed in Baltimore early Tuesday after being struck by a cargo ship, and the bodies of all the victims have not even been recovered yet. The economic catastrophe now facing Baltimore will certainly last months, but it has the potential to harm the region for years. Grieving families are still processing the loss of their loved ones even as investigators try to piece together what happened.
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Yet the Associated Press thought now would be a good time to bring up the history of the bridge’s namesake—"Star-Spangled Banner” lyricist Francis Scott Key—and drag up his ties to slavery. Because what better time than in the aftermath of a horrific accident is there to try to make the story about racism when it has absolutely nothing to do with race?
That’s our laughingstock national press today, folks.
The AP framed its story as just a little background piece about Key:
Fair enough. Not most people’s particular concern at the moment as the recovery efforts continue, but hey, AP, you do you. They detail the circumstances under which Key wrote the Star-Spangled Banner, which became our national anthem—but it’s at the end that they get to the real reason they wrote the article: Key’s association with slavery is evidently important to the story of a cargo ship crashing into a bridge over two centuries later.
Go ahead and say it, Associated Press: the bridge probably deserved what it got. That’s the point of your story, admit it.
I’m not saying Key’s past should be glossed over; historians are absolutely free to discuss it—but what I am saying is this is 100 percent not the time to delve into it. The survivors and the families of those who perished certainly aren’t focused on that, and neither are the millions of empathetic Americans watching the tragedy unfold and feeling for those affected.
Post 9/11, do you remember any stories in the immediate aftermath about Lt. General Edward Lawrence Logan, a Spanish-American war hero from South Boston? I certainly don’t. Boston’s Logan Airport, where the 9/11 attackers boarded the planes that eventually crashed into the Twin Towers, is named after him. Yet somehow, journalists and readers thought the 3,000-plus deaths and the collapse of our iconic towers was the story of the day, not who the freakin’ airport was named after. That, and they evidently couldn't use his background to incite racial animus, so the press didn’t bother.
I’d love to believe that some enterprising reporter thought to themselves, “Hmm, this is a terrible tragedy; I could write a background story on this bridge and relate the history of our national anthem.” But I don’t believe that for a second (most "journalists" despise the Star-Spangled Banner)—I believe the writer went, “Oh! There’s a racial angle. Let’s hit it pronto despite the fact that it has nothing to do with anything!”
Because sadly, that’s how they roll these days.
Unfortunately, this isn't the only attempt by leftists to force-feed politics into this story. Here's former California Assemblyman Mike Gatto's head-scratching take on the disaster: it's really about "immigrants":
They have no shame.
bigun
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Now this is interesting,
By Jennifer Van Laar | 8:53 PM on March 26, 2024
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AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein
According to USA Today the crew on the MV Dali lost control of the vessel and reported that to Maryland Department of Transportation officials just before it collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
Clay Diamond, executive director of the American Pilots Association, told the New York Times that one harbor pilot and one apprentice were aboard the Dali as it left the Port of Baltimore. Diamond also said that he was told by the Maryland pilots' group that the ship had a "complete blackout" and never regained propulsion power before the crash.
The ship had been cited for issues with propulsion and auxiliary machinery on June 27, 2023, in Chile, as we reported earlier:
It's also been learned that the Dali was involved in at least one prior accident, colliding with a shipping pier in Belgium.
At least six people are presumed dead in the collapse. Search and rescue operations were suspended at 7:30 PM Tuesday, and recovery operations will commence at 6:00 AM Wednesday.
NEW: MV Dali Lost Propulsion Before Crashing Into Baltimore Bridge; Had Prior Crash in 2016
By Jennifer Van Laar | 8:53 PM on March 26, 2024
The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com.
According to USA Today the crew on the MV Dali lost control of the vessel and reported that to Maryland Department of Transportation officials just before it collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
We're also learning more about what happened in the lead-up to the collision and collapse.
Clay Diamond, executive director of the American Pilots Association, told the New York Times that one harbor pilot and one apprentice were aboard the Dali as it left the Port of Baltimore. Diamond also said that he was told by the Maryland pilots' group that the ship had a "complete blackout" and never regained propulsion power before the crash.
Diamond also spoke to USA Today, saying:
The ship had been cited for issues with propulsion and auxiliary machinery on June 27, 2023, in Chile, as we reported earlier:
In January 2024 the ship underwent a required follow-up inspection in New York, conducted by the US Coast Guard. Undoubtedly the details of that deficiency and follow-up inspection will be reviewed during the NTSB's investigation of Tuesday morning's crash.
It's also been learned that the Dali was involved in at least one prior accident, colliding with a shipping pier in Belgium.
At least six people are presumed dead in the collapse. Search and rescue operations were suspended at 7:30 PM Tuesday, and recovery operations will commence at 6:00 AM Wednesday.
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Never let a crisis go to waste. You know that right?
Not yet....still lactating.
bigun
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Ask an you will recieve from the BEE of course
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Holds Emergency Press Conference To Announce He Is Taking 3 More Months Maternity Leave
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In the morning after a tragic cargo ship accident and bridge collapse in Baltimore, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg called an emergency press conference to announce he is taking three more months of maternity leave.
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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Holds Emergency Press Conference To Announce He Is Taking 3 More Months Maternity Leave
POLITICS·Mar 26, 2024 · BabylonBee.com
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In the morning after a tragic cargo ship accident and bridge collapse in Baltimore, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg called an emergency press conference to announce he is taking three more months of maternity leave.
"It has come to my attention that the twin babies I purchased at the baby store require more undivided attention," said Buttigieg. "I will be taking some much-needed time off to care for my children, and that is in no way related to the tragic bridge collapse that apparently happened somewhere. Right now, I need to be a mother to my children. Please respect my family's privacy during this time."
Buttigieg then refused to take questions before jumping into a waiting helicopter and flying out of sight.
According to sources, Buttigieg still has 38 months of paid maternity leave available should he need it.
At publishing time, Buttigieg had issued an update, saying he would be extending his leave through the end of December.
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Ksand
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He released a statement saying a mechanical malfunction, butt pirates are also a possibility
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shortbus4x4
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Well played sir, well played.
Levigarrett76
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Step away from the donuts
nahmus
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Sadly i would bet that some terrorist organizations got an idea from that accident.
Void_of_Light
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The fact more stuff like this isn't already carried out on purpose is astounding.
gt1guy
Apparently a racist
First off I should say that I don't work on ships like this one, nor am I even a ships crew guy. But all my work is done off of ships (diving) And I've worked for a few companies that did own their boats.
They had a mandatory ship yard every 5 years. So they would save all the big stuff they needed to fix until then because they had to be at the shipyard anyways. They had inspections in between those 5 year ship yards to make sure they met the class they were registered under (ABS, DNV, whatever, not the flag they fly under).
If the boat was working they would always get extensions for the mandatory ship yard until they hit the drop dead date. If I'm not mistaken that was a year or two.
When he's on the boat, he's in charge. He is telling the captain what to do. His job was to not hit the bridge and knock it down. He would have been the one who told them to drop the anchor.
Was it actually his fault? Sure doesn't seem like it. Will he bear the brunt of the responsibility? Unfortunately, yes I believe so.
I don't think they'll be able to ask the guys how long it took them to drop the anchor. Every one I've ever seen have the brake for the chain on the main deck on the bow. They would have to loosen the brake to let the anchor fall. They would also have to tighten the brake to get the anchor to bite and stop slacking off the chain.
It doesn't look like there is a main deck when the anchor brakes would be any more.
In one of the still pictures of the video bigun posted, you can see that the anchor chain is still slack.
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