This Day in Alaskan History-June 12th, 1916
Container Ship That Destroyed Baltimore Bridge Has Troubled History
The Maersk-chartered MV Dali—which lost propulsion just before the collision—not only was involved in a previous crash, but was also briefly detained last year over problems with its propulsion system. The mega-container ship that lost propulsion before toppling Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in a Tuesday morning collision was involved in a previous crash, and […]
Cargo Ship Crew Reported Losing Power Before Vessel Crashed Into Major US Bridge
Pilots of the cargo ship that crashed into a major bridge in the U.S. city of Baltimore, Maryland, issued a mayday call shortly before the collision, enabling authorities to save lives, according to the state’s governor. “We can confirm that the crew notified authorities of a power issue,” Maryland Governor Wes Moore told reporters Tuesday […]