Largest Section of Bridge to Date Removed

The Dali collision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge clean up effort made a significant lift of the debris on Sunday. The salvage group Donjon Marine removed the largest section of the bridge to date with the Chesapeake 1000 crane. The Bridge Collapse Site is presenting incredible challenges, but Baltimore Harbor is expected to be reopened by the end of May.

[@BL-jt3qt]

The magnitude of this project is overwhelming. Thanks for showing us what it takes to get the job done. 👍

[@JoeLinux2000]

It would be easy to get depressed. They just have to do what they can, one step at a time. They are very likely to fall behind schedule as the work is highly unpredictable.

[@mlarson3107]

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Gets anything done

[@Look_What_You_Did]

No it isn't. Your lack of understanding does not change the complexity of the world around you.

[@BL-jt3qt]

@@Look_What_You_Did So this just looks like an ordeinary everyday clean-up job to you?

[@user-nm3ls6ly5e]

April 18, 2:41 Pacific time, viewing from Pleasanton, CA. I lived in Ellicott City for 32 years.

[@rebeccam1392]

You don't really understand the sheer size of the structure until you see the up close videos of people next to it. It's mind blowing.

[@luxtubeluxtube7036]

I had to go down to trade point Atlantic the Amazon side to get pictures with my phone you get a real up close understanding of the destruction 😢

[@shanehumphrey4827]

The steel members are about 1” thick and 3’ square HSS. !!!500 lbs a foot. !!

[@chriscordray8572]

I work construction. We used cranes with 3 and 400 foot booms. They used 12 or more semi trailers sized concrete counter weights on the back of the winch house. Some of those cranes in the video could have lifted the weights to be put on the biggest crane we used.

[@chriscordray8572]

The towers were 300 plus feet we're working on. Now imagine a crane to set that 300 foot tower..😂. Usually, the crane is twice the structures height.

[@shanehumphrey4827]

@@chriscordray8572 me too!! Boilermaker 359

[@BlueWaves975]

My husband doesn't understand my interest with this whole scenario, from the crash on, but I, as a former structural engineering technician, am just fascinated. Thank you for your reports!

[@grandudetonesnob7107]

This is the only coverage worth watching of the work being done. I salute you sir!

[@idabea9854]

Captain Andy, we are greatful for all you are doing. You have come a long way since the Golden Ray. The tug boat guided tour was awesome Thanks are not enough. Also thanks to the cooperation of all the people that are involved. God bless you. Keep all safe.

[@MinorcanMullet]

Thank you so much! So many of the relationships I developed during the Golden Ray removal are still vital to the understanding of the process going on in Baltimore.

[@lizj5740]

What a ballet of cranes, dredges, tugs big and small, and other craft. The Chesapeake 1000 takes center stage with its big lift. Thank you for filming this. Cheers from Liz and Ginger (pic left) in Australia.

[@MinorcanMullet]

Your kind words capture the scene perfectly. Feeling the pain of Baltimore is real for me, and hopefully these images will help those affected

[@donnatravers5718]

This is truly a massive operation, the people doing this work are truly skilled!! You don't realize how huge these pieces are thank you for your content.

[@Elektra262]

Amazing professionals. Thank god we have people who know how to do this.

[@chuckgriffith4539]

A masterclass in salvage at scale in the US..thanks for posting keep up the great work. One thing people may not notice is the Dali and how she is holding up with the added weight for the amount of time.

[@Bigdog1787]

She's not holding up it's hit the dirt at the bottom it's why they can't move it till the weight is taken off it.

[@chuckgriffith4539]

@@Bigdog1787 so by holding up...I mean no bow collapse with the extra tonnage and damage she sustained...thanks

[@BlueWaves975]

I imagine it helps that she has her bow driven hard into the mud below.

[@BlueWaves975]

​@@chuckgriffith4539Well It crushed as far as it was going to crush. I'm figuring by the time it got to that point it was semi supported by the bottom mud at the other end.

[@miroberries]

@@Bigdog1787 ..well done big doggy i hadn't thought about that...i just assumed it was held fast by the collapsed bridge section and the stern anchor.hadn't thought about the ship bow actually bottoming out.

[@sherrygardensallaround6486]

Captain Andy, the video clarity, fantastic audio, editing and even the background dove and water sounds are absolutely awesome. Many thanks for being there to show all of us what exactly is happening - minute by minute. Stay safe. Blessings. Sherry 🥰 🙏 💞 🚢

[@kylesmith8769]

Captain Andy, thank you for the time, and dedication to bring us sightseeing and sounds of a historic salvage. We often fail to realize the magnitude of an operation due to superficial coverage of an operation. This is very interesting.

[@dannyman12]

That's worthwhile watching! Progress of a monumental task! This process is exactly what we need to see. Thanks...

[@BabbittdaWabbitt]

Really like the format : time lapse + radio chatter + natural sounds. Subbed !

[@terinac5082]

Ahoy Captain. Your far better than the media. Thank you so much. Awesome information. Stay safe now. x

[@donwheeler1683]

Greetings from the west coast! I'm a crane "junkie" and love watching these cranes position and do their work. A mechanical ballet! On land this would be difficult to cut, separate and move, now put this on water and you have an entirely different set of variables to work with. True professionals. Nice to see! Hopes for continued safe work conditions and a valuable lesson in protecting our delicate infrastructure! One suggestion is for a wind sock for your microphone on those windy days.🙂

[@timbuckingham6734]

Thanks for all the time you have spent to bring this bit of the cleanup effort on the bridge. By far the best footage we will see, keep up the great work.

[@unclebooney1017]

Yes continue providing videos, these people doing this work are very professional and good at what they do! Thank you

[@Guido_Sarducci007]

Always a good up-to-date presentation from you. The Baltimore news people need to learn something from you. Thank you, again!

[@jessehanson8928]

Thankyou for showing the magnitude, and the intricacy of this project. The tugs and other boats look like toys.

[@_tyger_jones_]

Wow! I really loved being part of the LIVE steam of this day with you and we saw some amazing coverage, but the overall clarity and the editing here in this version are Top Notch! Well done Captain .. Well Done Sir!

[@MinorcanMullet]

You're the best!

[@williamlloyd3769]

Captain Andy, what an incredible sequence! Got to love the morning dawn light!

[@tombeall9216]

Really appreciate the detail you bring to showing us this recovery. Please don't ever worry about showing too much, there's always fast forward on our part although I have to admit I don't use it as much on you as I do on some. Looking forward to watching through your lens this whole operation.

[@wsalcpresident]

Really nice job of editing. The lift is very subtle in real time. Also appreciated the ongoing work of the Cashman claw bringing up debris plus the man basket checking the rigging etc.

[@larrymcnabb2457]

Awesome video! This is fascinating to watch. It shows the massive effort required to resolve this catastrophe. Thank you, keep it up!

[@RC-jt2gx]

Loving all your great coverage of this! Picture and audio quality are fantastic too. Thank you! 😊

[@martindahl3228]

The dance is amazing to watch, I appreciate your videography!

[@sonoransaguaro3786]

WOW!! Amazing! This is just so awesome to watch these skilled people do this work!! And to be able to learn about their craft!! Thank you so much for providing❤👍this GREAT coverage!!😊

[@jimissler8170]

You really get a sense of the amount of work that is going on and the great people that are cleaning up this mess. Great idea to fast forward. Please keep up the great work

[@michaelmiller7208]

Good stuff !! Still amazed at the size of this bridge and the massive lifts and coordination! Army COEs are truly professionals! They always do things right!

[@larrymcnabb2457]

I would like to know how the engineers decide where to make the cuts on the debris to prevent shifting of the structures while they're removing pieces. I know weight determines some size restrictions, but if you move the wrong piece at the wrong time you create a dangerous situation.

[@philhammond5908]

Crane operators with experience make the engineers look good.

[@freespirit1975]

Real life Jenga.

[@mr.shannon6137]

Cool footage, thanks for taking the time to share with everyone.

[@sslaytor]

You hit an interesting nail on the head with your comment that this is well planned! Biggest Jenga puzzle ever.

[@jimcook8199]

Fantastic pictures!!! Great editing. Thank you

[@BoatClubCaretaker]

Such a better channel to watch when compared to a StreamTime Live.

[@BlueRaven990]

All praise and thanks to all the skilled watermen/women in their efforts to restore the bridge and waterway. Thank you for sharing.

[@chrisbroughton8823]

Thank You for the coverage, it’s the best!

[@gastonhamoline2750]

You are doing a great job reporting the goings on. I am from Saskatchewan, Canada and it is 3:AM almost. Gaston

[@marycarrier2480]

Thank you for your insightful videos. Powerful movement, outstanding skills and work going on, thank you everyone!

[@MinorcanMullet]

Much appreciated!

[@albisasky766]

Much recognition has been given to the first responders and rightly so. They are true heroes. But now it's time to recognize the ongoing efforts of the crews who man the cranes, the tugs, all of the support boats, the divers and their support crews, the NTSB, USCG, USN, ACE, et al. They too are no less heroes going into harm's way. God Bless them and keep them safe from harm.

[@jaynehall8533]

Thanks for the update

[@geraldineaherne9763]

Brilliant video Andy. Those guys have amazing precision and skill. Stay safe and healthy.

[@cecilarchibald1551]

Thanks to you guys for showing this segment I know the public was looking out for a day by day report. T V NEWS was not doing that so hat off to you guys

[@timbill1959]

those crane operators are top-notch,that piece of bridge wasn't even moving during transfer,what skill!

[@stevensims3342]

This cleanup job is insane. Just incredible job everyone is doing 🤯

[@jamieo8653]

Thank you!!🇺🇸

[@rjl110919581]

THANK YOU FOR GREAT DETAIL VIDEO

[@crystalsmart1614]

Thank you for the amazing video. Sending prayers to the families of the victims and praying that these workers are free from any accidents 🙏🏽❤️

[@stevie586]

Thanks so much for this video. Thanks to everyone who posts these video updates. Unlike many, my entire livelihood hinges on the resolution of this situation, and it calms my anxiety a bit as I see progress encouraging me we may hopefully get back to work soon.

[@johncook2679]

Thanks for doing this for us. We appreciate your efforts.

[@telstar3151]

Thank you for your coverage.

[@hollyedwards4789]

Thanks bunches for the upload bro I been trying to find some one covering this way more than the regular news was first time watching your content

[@vintagelady1]

I am in awe at the skills of all of these people, & they did it w/out having to study the situation for 6 months. The engineers, the boat captains/pilots, crane operators, people on the ground & on the ships---it makes me pretty proud (not that we're the ONLY country that could do this---but I'm proud that we can!). This is like watching that t.v. show Highway Through Hell---you are watching someone do the impossible! I've never watched your channel before, it just popped up, but I would definitely watch more & would love more detailed explanations of the equipment & exactly what they are doing, at least, when you can tell!

[@eTraxx]

I've been sitting here this morning watching this video. It is almost mesmerizing .. the colors the variety of boats .. the 'dance' of boats, machines and man.

[@MinorcanMullet]

Couldn't agree more!

[@maint1616]

Awesome video. Shows so much work being done. Real progress

[@terrynichols7199]

Best footage I've seen related to the bridge. It seems they are tackling more parts of the bridge at the same time which takes an extreme amount of planning and everyone on the same page. Thanks for your efforts!

[@carriemetzler7102]

Thanks for this video, it was very interesting to see how to remove these large sections.

[@MinorcanMullet]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kimpeters4187]

Thank you for posting these in progress video's, I find them interesting. The skill, knowledge, magnitude and accuracy of moving the huge structures is like a very delicate chess game with NO mistakes aloud. Thanks again!

[@annettejenson2434]

Thank you for this wonderful, clear video!

[@lrcb40]

Amazing! Thanks for this

[@capicolaspicy]

They moved it so gracefully and gently you almost forget the massive amount of weight hanging from that hook! Congratulations to all !!!

[@charlescoghlan2855]

As many others have said, awesome work and please keep doing your vlog from this project. Was early subscriber of channel and the Golden Ray video's quality and content was so far above anyone else. Thanks so much for your efforts.

[@rickyt894]

Thanks for sharing this.

[@larrymarkowitz8386]

Amazing. Thank you.

[@jantaylor3788]

Amazing crane lift work and movement of the barge! Great video. Pieces so huge!

[@ldstone942]

Keep the good work up and I enjoy it all. Thank you for taking the time.

[@tedparr3038]

Yes, I love to see how they are going to get the bridge sections out of the water. Love how you show the work, Thanks.

[@cmazz...]

Thanks this is a great video please keep them coming.

[@sharonnelson7764]

The great work that is done by Everyone is appreciated. This is very interesting to watch. Thanks for posting

[@edwardprasad5942]

Excellent work capt. Keep em coming

[@philipcoston5993]

That metal is huge, and the barge men are very talented. Thanks for letting us see the work.

[@Griffinand3]

Thank you so much! It is amazing how big those pieces are!

[@MinorcanMullet]

It really is!

[@countrytxrose]

2 👍👍I live in South Texas and enjoying watching this video and others that have been posted. I find it Very interesting to watch the clean up of that bridge. And still praying the 3 lost body's will be found for thier familys. Keep up the good work.

[@edwardwood2334]

Thanks for sharing. I liked watching the clamshell bucket tugging on debris while the big crane made its lift. Didn’t realize the crane barge traveled with load on it.

[@williamconwell9803]

Great job Capt please keep it coming

[@miker8915]

Absolutely Amazing video! Thank you for posting. Also Thank you for all the men and women working on clearing all the wreckage .

[@MinorcanMullet]

Thank you too!

[@sartec5813]

Captain Andy deserves an Oscar the size of the smoke stack in the background for this magnificent video! 👏

[@susanebrown-yp5ny]

THANK YOU FOR THIS !!!!

[@raymondgochenour8725]

I enjoyed the video and the length. Thanks for getting out there and making it happen.

[@wendy-annmaher2917]

So much going on. You have to be everywhere 👀to watch it all going on. Really moving things along at the moment. Pushing their deadlines. Thanks for letting us see this all going on right now 👍 nice weather day today. 🌞 cheers from SA 🇿🇦

[@robertdaigle9130]

thanks for showing this

[@dennishansen9797]

Great job! I like watching lift parts of the bridge! Thks

[@d.t.4523]

Thank you, keep working.

[@chancederosier3378]

Thanks you Sir love the coverage of this

[@louispaparella5766]

Busy busy day, lotsa picks. Thank you!

[@danpanderson]

Wow, what a concert of machinery and minds! Great footage!

[@brotherJoe0000]

Excellent coverage Captain. Keep up the great job 😊

[@lorettavanhaasteren2776]

Thanks for your excellent videos and commentary!! 👍🏻👏🙏

[@brianvittachi6869]

As a former seaman I am stunned by the complexity of the operation. Some very clever engineering solutions are needed here. A massive job. Thanks for the upload.

[@MinorcanMullet]

Thank you very much!

[@jackbadabing]

awesome video Thank you for your help to view this work being done.

[@nickz5907]

We thank you for this high-quality, dedicated, recorded historical effort. I say this in the here and now, and on behalf of America's great, great grandchildren whom shall have the privilege of watching this a century from now. The years pass very quickly, though 9/11 is forever etched in our hearts and minds, we meet the now grown infants who have no direct memories. With each generation, a part of the American spirit is every day citizens stepping up, facing the challenges, building for our future. May we thank the homeowner for their generous hospitality. For consideration, with the homeowner's permission, perhaps some time lapse recorded filmography of the new bridge to come. One doesn't wish to wear one's welcome out, perhaps a few hours per week, being respectful, of privacy. I'm sure the kids enjoy the speeded up time lapse, as do adults with families to take care of. Great work, by land, and sea.

[@rt3box6tx74]

Yeah, I was just thinking this is an historical event.

[@highplainsdrifter8034]

Great video! Thank you.

[@ralphaverill2001]

The logistics, physical and administrative, are staggering. The smooth, so far, cooperation between several local, state, and federal government agencies, maybe a dozen (maybe more?) prime contractors and who knows how many sub-contractors, suppliers, etc. has been truly impressive. Great idea to speed up the video and use only radio traffic as the audio. Excellent video.

[@arnoldmccoy6828]

I am Completely amazed at watching all the working operations , of the many different Powerful Cranes lifting those Very Heavy sections of The KEY Bridge's Steel girder Skeleton ! My wife and Myself lived in the Glen Burnie and Anne Arundel country Up until 1996 when We were Relocated to North Central NC . WE were heartbroken when We heard and Seen what happened To What We Passionately Thought was At One Time A Truly Modern Marvel of The Engineering World 🌍 ! WE Really enjoy watching Your Videos .

[@gloriagargano1186]

Yes thank u for showing! Happy to see sunshine for such a LARGE job, also sad. Unbelievable watching it fall like tooth picks & harder to watch the removal… it will take a long time. My prayers R with all involved 🙏🏻

[@esound2003]

Nobody of us,,,can't; imagine the tragedy of those two lost their loved one; s and the overwhelming size of this salvage operation ,,,RESPECT ♥ and stay safe ,,,Greetings from Norway

[@jeromejeffery3291]

Good work showing detailed and allowing things to flow without talk just viewing kudos sir this is remarkable what we are watching and deadly at the same time 😊

[@shawnstansill7673]

Great video.Thank You

[@brian7327]

After retiring from Crane's and rigging or just operating in general I really enjoyed this and hope you film more most people on here does understand the magnitude of such operations great video

[@susankenney7536]

I was the toll collector on the bridge for 9 years. To me it was a beautiful bridge. I am hoping though that a piece of the steel will be designed and set up in the Dundalk Park series 2 album 1 by the post office and then the one over to heritage. It would be great to see a piece of the steal set up in the parks for the Dundalk people for them to be able to remember. So I am hoping that they will donate a piece of it and have it set up in the Parks. Amazing all the work and detail that it takes to pull this job off. Also I would like to see the steel refurbished and made to be part of the new bridge. I know some people are wanting to change the name of the bridge from the Francis Scott key bridge we're hoping that they don't change the name but if they did I'm thinking a Dundalk memorial bridge would be nice name for the new one.

[@CindyJoGorman-bt9ro]

Just found your channel and subbed, glad I Did! I love watching Big Machines doing Big Machine Things. When the Cranes came, it reminded of the Tripods from War of the Worlds, Amazing video, thank you! Looking forward to more..