Freighter Destroys US Bridge

[Sand crab]

Uh oh. That'll leave a mark.

Eggner Ferry Bridge Hit By Delta Mariner Ship In Kentucky (PHOTOS)

[Lagoon4us]

I guess he didn't have his bridge-o-meter turned on!!!!!!!!!!!!

[bobconnie]

I don't think his Plotter would have helped in this case LOL at least no one ran off the bridge !! Bob nand Connie

[Snore]

You guys are way to harsh... If the ship's master was an executive of a financial institution that crashed, he would get a bonus!

[Lagoon4us]

Originally Posted by Snore

You guys are way to harsh... If the ship's master was an executive of a financial institution that crashed, he would get a bonus!

Ah but he screwed any chance of a 'Bridging loan' !!!!!!!!!!

[Me-and-Boo]

Very disturbing to be driving on a bridge and see the bow of a cruiser come through in front of you. Oh wait. It looks like a freighter.

[hummingway]

The Captain's first thought, "Did I remember to pay the insurance premium this month?"

It's remarkable that no-one was hurt.

[rebel heart]

Did they pick the wrong span or was it just the river height?

[red_sky]

Yikes! That's one way to get through. Tad aggressive though. Found another technique for dealing with bridges here

[capngeo]

Reminds me of the Summit Venture that killed the Sunshine Skyway in the early ’80’s

[Cptn Happy]

Think I heard on the local news that he missed the correct span. No one hurt, although a motorist on the bridge had a close call.

[Pyrate]

Another captain looking for a career change!

[capcook]

I am surprised the ship is in that good of shape after blasting thru all those I beams and concrete... even with all that weight sitting on the bow, the ship is still level...

[Lagoon4us]

Originally Posted by capcook

I am surprised the ship is in that good of shape after blasting thru all those I beams and concrete... even with all that weight sitting on the bow, the ship is still level...

Think he went between concrete and only re-arranged the steelwork?

[hummingway]

Looks like the highest point s two spans over. The article makes it sound like this is the regular route for the ship. Momentary lapse of judgement? Lots of sleepless nights over that one I bet.