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To: linMcHlp; spirited irish; rlmorel
MV Dali and Francis Scott Key Bridge (FSK) - more data

00:39:00 Ship departed from the Seagirt Marine Terminal
01:07:00 Ship entered the Fort McHenry Channel [NOAA Nautical Chart 12281]
01:24:00 Ship traveling at a heading of 141 at about 9.2 mph [8 knots]
01:24:59 Censor data stopped recording, but audio recording continued
01:26:02 Censor data recording resumed
01:26:39 Pilot made a radio call for tugs to assist
01:27:04 Pilot ordered an anchor drop
01:27:25 Pilot radioed that all power was lost and asked for bridge to be closed
01:29:00 Ship was traveling less than 8 mph [less than 7 knots]
01:29:33 VDR recorded sounds consistent with crash, and dash cameras show bridge lights go out
01:29:39 Pilot reports to Coast Guard that the bridge is down

Ref.: NTSB Timeline Reveals Crucial Minutes Leading Up to Baltimore Bridge Strike

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Official Footage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse - 7:22, no audio
    [Watch truck moving from right to left  - 0:47/7:22]
    [It appears to be last vehicle in motion on bridge.]

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NOAA - Tides & Currents - Baltimore, MD

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26 posted on 03/30/2024 7:31:29 AM PDT by linMcHlp
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To: linMcHlp
Propulsion Trends in Container Vessels - PDF file

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27 posted on 03/30/2024 7:58:13 AM PDT by linMcHlp
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