This aerial view clearly shows that the rocket carrying ship did not follow the channel under the main span to the viewer's right.
That is too big a difference to blaim on a GPS error.
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That picture is better for conviction than a red light traffic camera.
We will probably hear that the stayed close to shore to wave to friends.
Thankfully no one was hurt and it is only money.
Any thoughts on whose pocket that money will come from.
Paul in PA
Captain don't got big enough pockets. Owners will work with Military contractor to insure it gets paid for with taxpayers pockets, what do you want to bet??
Sort of like the publicity BS of the Coasty ice breaker escorting the russian tanker to Nome! Now the American taxpayer gets to foot the bill for that crap!
-JD-
I think the main channel may even be another span over from the one in the picture. The bridge is 6 spans, a small one on each end and 4 long ones.
I talked to the project manager at Ky. Dam for the Corps last night at a ball game. He had spent the day there with whoever the Army Colonel is for the area, Senator Rand Paul, the Lieutenant Gov., and the KDOT folks. He said if you hold the navigation chart upside down, he was right where he was supposed to be. I found this one online, it's hard to tell from it.
http://www.explorekentuckylake.com/maps/charts/kentucky/7.htm
I would think there would be some kind of insurance payout for something like that. The new bridge which would be just on the north side of this one is in the state road plan, and design has been approved. But it's probably a 3 year job at the least.
The existing bridge was named Eggner's Ferry because that's what it replaced back in the 30's. Wouldn't be surprised if they didn't get a couple of ferries to use since it would be simple to build a couple of ramps on each side, they already have the right of way.
May be additional damage...
From the local news;
Since the crash, KYTC inspectors have been conducting an emergency examination of the bridge’s piers and remaining truss spans. Those extending west of the impact area were deemed to be stable, but inspectors on Friday found indications that the pier on the eastern edge of the impact area had been pulled out of position.
Next week, conditions permitting, a dive team will begin placing sensors on the bottom of the pier. The sensors measure degree of tilt and can detect changes if the pier is moving. Secretary Hancock said it will take a few weeks to collect and analyze the data."
