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

SOURCE npr.org
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.

Key Points

  • Chesapeake 1000 involved in cleanup after Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse
  • Used in secret CIA mission to recover sunken Soviet submarine during Cold War

Pros

  • Chesapeake 1000's capabilities in lifting heavy loads
  • Historical significance of the crane in Cold War CIA mission

Cons

  • Unauthorized leak leading to cover being blown in the CIA mission