Chesapeake 1000 and its involvement in the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse cleanup

The Chesapeake 1000, a massive crane, is involved in cleanup efforts after the fatal collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. The crane was originally used in a secret CIA mission during the Cold War to recover a sunken Soviet submarine in the Pacific Ocean.

Chesapeake 1000 Crane and the Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

A floating crane named Chesapeake 1000, nicknamed Chessy, is tasked with removing wreckage from the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, blocking ships from entering or leaving the Port of Baltimore and hindering the search for missing workers. The crane was previously involved in a high-profile CIA mission to retrieve part of a sunken Soviet submarine. The crane's capacity was increased to 1,000 tons and renamed Chesapeake 1000 by Donjon Marine Co. Inc. It is now assisting in the removal of the bridge debris and the construction of a new bridge.

Cleanup Process for Baltimore Bridge Debris and Cargo Ship Dali Incident

A floating crane known for its role in a Cold War intelligence mission has arrived to help clean up debris from the Baltimore bridge collapse. The cargo ship Dali caused the collapse, resulting in six deaths. The crane, Chesapeake 1000, has a long history and is described as the largest crane on the Eastern seaboard. The cleanup process is ongoing to prevent further environmental damage from spilled oils and hazardous substances.