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RoseTrellis

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24. Stuck in reverse

Reply to FelineOverlord (Reply #13)

Sun May 18, 2025, 08:11 AM

May 18

At the 51 second mark you can see significant reverse water flow. I’m betting something broke or jammed and it was stuck in reverse and couldn’t be stopped in time.

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Fascinating PJMcK May 17 #7

I believe the ship lost power -- I don't think the skipper intentionally tried to sail under the bridge. LauraInLA May 18 #33

You're correct PJMcK May 18 #36

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Sal is talking about it on What's Going on with Shipping on Youtube. bluedigger May 17 #10

Shocking how the captain didn't estimate the height of the masts.... wolfie001 May 17 #12

I believe the ship lost power or something and the skipper couldn't control it. LauraInLA May 18 #34

Thank you wolfie001 May 18 #35

Scary FelineOverlord May 17 #13

Stuck in reverse RoseTrellis May 18 #24