How Heavy Was The Cargo Ship That Hit The Baltimore Bridge

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How Heavy Was That Ship, Anyway?

So, let's talk about that time a ship decided it was auditioning for a demolition derby and took a swing at the Baltimore bridge. Talk about a bad day at the office! The ship, let's call it "Captain Oblivious," decided to play a real-life game of "Crash Bandicoot" but without the cute factor.

How Heavy Was The Cargo Ship That Hit The Baltimore Bridge
How Heavy Was The Cargo Ship That Hit The Baltimore Bridge

The Ship That Could (and Did)

Now, the question on everyone's lips (or at least, it should be) is: "How heavy was this behemoth?" Well, let's just say it weighed about as much as your wildest dreams of owning a personal island, multiplied by a thousand. It was like a floating mountain with a serious attitude problem.

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Imagine trying to park a skyscraper. That's basically what the captain was dealing with. And to think, some people struggle to parallel park a Mini Cooper.

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A Bridge Too Far

The bridge, on the other hand, was just minding its own business, probably dreaming of retirement in the Caribbean when bam! Captain Oblivious decided to pay it a surprise visit. Talk about a rude awakening!

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It was like a scene from a disaster movie, but without the dramatic music and the obligatory slow-motion shots. Just a big, heavy ship doing its best impression of a wrecking ball.

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Aftermath and Aftermath

Needless to say, things got a bit chaotic after that. Traffic jams, angry commuters, and a whole lot of "WTF just happened?" But hey, at least it gave people something to talk about at the water cooler.

The good news is, the ship and the bridge are both getting the TLC they need. The ship is probably feeling a bit bruised and battered, while the bridge is probably thinking, "I need a vacation."

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So, to answer the burning question: While I couldn't find the exact weight of the ship at the moment of impact (it probably lost a few pounds after the collision), it was definitely in the "whoa, that's heavy" category.

Let's just say it was enough to make a grown man question his life choices.

How To...

  • How to avoid being a ship captain: Practice good spatial awareness and avoid substances that impair judgment.
  • How to build a bridge that can withstand a ship collision: Consult a structural engineer who's a fan of indestructible superheroes.
  • How to deal with a traffic jam caused by a ship hitting a bridge: Patience, snacks, and a good podcast.
  • How to become a marine biologist: Love the ocean, study hard, and be prepared to get wet.
  • How to impress your friends with ship-related trivia: Memorize this post and pretend you're a maritime expert.
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