When a Boat and a Bridge Had a Very Bad Day
So, let's talk about the time a boat decided to play demolition derby with a bridge. No, this isn't the plot of a new Michael Bay movie, it's what actually happened in Baltimore. And boy, was it a doozy!
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The Boat: A Titanic... Kind Of
Now, we're not talking about the love story here, but about a ship called the Dali. Let's just say it was a bit of a show-off. With a length of almost 1000 feet, it was basically a floating skyscraper. Imagine trying to park that thing! It's like trying to parallel park a bus in a shoebox.
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But here’s the kicker: despite its impressive size, the Dali isn’t even the biggest ship out there. It’s like the kid who brags about being the tallest in their class, only to find out there’s a basketball team in the next grade.
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The Bridge: A Casualty of War (Well, Kind Of)
The poor Francis Scott Key Bridge didn’t stand a chance. It was minding its own business, carrying cars and trucks across the water, when bam! - a 95,000-ton surprise party. The bridge was like that friend who always gets caught in the crossfire.
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The Aftermath: More Drama Than a Reality TV Show
The aftermath was a mess, literally and figuratively. Six construction workers lost their lives. The shipping channel was blocked, causing a ripple effect through the economy. And the internet? Well, it was a goldmine for memes and jokes. Let's just say, the ship's captain probably wishes they'd chosen a different career path.
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So, how big was the boat? Big enough to make headlines, big enough to cause chaos, and big enough to make us question the sanity of whoever was steering it. But let’s be honest, it could have been bigger.
How to Avoid Being a Boat Disaster
- How to avoid hitting a bridge: Keep your eyes peeled, captain! And maybe invest in a better GPS.
- How to choose a ship name: Avoid anything that sounds like a challenge. The Dali should have been called the Cautious Cruiser.
- How to deal with a maritime crisis: Don’t panic. Call for help. And maybe start practicing your survival skills.
- How to become a meme star: Get involved in a major accident, preferably one involving a large object and a lot of damage.
- How to avoid being the captain of a ship that hits a bridge: Don’t be the captain of a ship. Problem solved.
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