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Reginald's avatar

What's up with the tug boat pulling it under the bridge if it lost power and was drifting

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JennyC's avatar

This situation is truly tragic and heartbreaking to witness. I mourn the loss of life and empathize with those who were injured. 😥

In my opinion, the tug was operating at full power to position itself in front of the ship in an attempt to prevent the collision. However, due to the strength of the current and the ship's significant weight, the tug was unable to reach them in time.

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Patris's avatar

Tugboats are the workhorses of ports and save lives time and time again. I think you’re right. The sailing ship least power and couldn’t navigate apparently. That tugboat had to have been trying to intercept it to guide it to shore before a tragedy happened. The loss of lives is a tragedy of course, but it could have been so much worse.

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JennyC's avatar

Indeed, I shudder when I think of all the ways this could have been worse. Thank goodness the midshipmen were harnessed in. The brave crew members on the tugboats put their lives in danger every day and deserve a lot of respect.

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Kenneth Bishop's avatar

Orders by trump ; tow it into the bridge. Another example of Mexicans invading ‘Mercan, this time a military invasion.

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Charlotte Bryan's avatar

What is a Mexican sailing ship doing in USA near the lid bridge in the first place? Sail boats are made for open seas, oceans, and ports.

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Scott Ball's avatar

Hell the farmers are smart enough to go around and check to make sure their equipment fits under the power lines

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