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.
Key Points
- Chesapeake 1000 crane, nicknamed Chessy, tasked with removing wreckage from collapsed bridge
- CIA mission involving the crane in retrieving part of a sunken Soviet submarine
- Crane's capacity increased to 1,000 tons by Donjon Marine Co. Inc.
- Crane assisting in construction projects after the CIA mission
Pros
- Assisting in the removal of debris from the collapsed bridge
- Helping to clear shipping channels for the Port of Baltimore
Cons
- Hindering the search for missing workers due to the blockage caused by the wreckage