The Dali Disaster with Captain Darrell Walton; Fuel Issues? Terrorism? Cyber Threat?

[@kippd2265]

Man, y’all are asking the REAL questions! Thank you!!

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

You're welcome! Thanks for taking the time to watch. HMM

[@Ohiotrucker1]

Captain darrell is a treasure to see. Hope your seas are calm today.

[@keystonepirate2534]

These two are great! 👌

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks Ohiotrucker1...always appreciated. And I'll take those calm seas. HMM

[@jeffreymiller9808]

Agreed, Arthur M. Anderson Gear is awesome 💕

[@cynthiaroper3127]

I agree with everything Captain Darrell said including loving this country. This channel is keeping the memories of the lost crews on the shipwrecks. I really love the content regarding the Edmund Fitzgerald. Thank you!

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

You're welcome Cynthia; we appreciate your support! I know Capt. D reads the comments, and I know he'll be glad to get yours. Thanks...HMM

[@davebollmann5292]

tnx captain darrell and captain bob. Your discussion was filled with great analysis for us land lubbers.I worked at Baltimore Steel at Sparrows Point in the 70's and beyond. I wrote Fortran software to have a DEC computer operate a plate mill. The steel plates were shipped to Bath Iron Works in Maine to build ships and submarines ? The project was called TCR which is temperature controlled rolling to add hardness as rolled without a seperate tempering process. I heard several comments they had electrical problem at the dock which affected refrigerator boxes.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks Dave...so appreciated. And yes, we're hearing more and more about the electrical issues the Dali was having at the dock before she ever left. Thanks for sharing your thoughts here...stop by anytime. HMM

[@toddgilmore8412]

Thank you for a very interesting episode on this heated topic. Full moon and tidal effects, good job on bringing that to light. I've watched a lot of coverage and you guys are the first ones who have mentioned it. I agree wholeheartedly on the tug issue, I think they are going to get real busy. Just look what happened out in Valdez Alaska!

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks Todd. I had never considered the tides till Capt. D brought it to our attention. Keep it comin! HMM

[@mikeryan6277]

I was 18 and living in Tampa Bay ( still do ) when the Skyway Bridge dropped in May of 1980 ( remember the morning well ) it reopened in 1987.

[@garymckee8857]

I hate driving across the Skyway bridge in Tampa. Fortunately, I didn't have to when I was in Tampa last month.

[@critterscute3642]

“My mind is a vast wasteland of useless information my good man.”😂Captain Darrell, we thank you and applaud you for that! The insurance payout and litigation will unfortunately take more time than we have to get the channel open quickly. The bridge even longer. It’s us fronting the money till that all rolls in which could take years. It will be interesting when all the data recorder and other details come out. Cyber attack never crossed my mind. Major hospitals, healthcare insurers and other large institutions have been brought to their knees. Why not a ship? Excellent point. Thanks for this great conversation. So very appreciative of you both.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Oh yeah...that's the classic line from this entire video! You bring some great information to the table. I suspect it will end up being a terrible accident, but yes, we must keep all the options on the table. In this day and age, a cyber attack cannot be ruled out. Let's not pretend that it would be difficult to do. Computer systems on these ships are not encrypted so breaking in would be super easy for hackers. Thanks again for your contributions to the channel...HMM

[@rogerozdarski2935]

I was wondering if HMM and Captain Darrell were going to do a video on this. I wonder no more, great job you two. You have raised more questions. Keep up the great work!

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

We weren't scheduled for anymore this year, but decided to toss in the Dali, considering it was in the news. One more part coming. Thanks again, Roger...HMM

[@rogerozdarski2935]

@@HistoryMysteryMan you're very welcome

[@andrewkast4087]

Very eye opening discussion! Thank you Captain!

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

You're welcome Andrew...thanks. HMM

[@jamesmccarthy5086]

Thank you guys. You guys are certainly much better then any new media outlet out there by far! The power shutting off is so weird. Is that any protocol for this situation or any situation? That’s just so weird. Somethings not right and I hope we can get to the bottom of it soon. But for us taxpayers to pay for another country’s mistake, something isn’t right.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

I don't know on the protocol question...so many questions to answer. I wonder if any answers will ever come. Thanks again, James...for your continued support. HMM

[@jamesmccarthy5086]

@@HistoryMysteryMan your welcome. And if they do come out with some answers, I hope you guys make a video on it. ( if we get any answers) Why don’t they use tug bots anymore? Do you think that would’ve prevented this accident?

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

@@jamesmccarthy5086 Tug boats are expensive and ships have more maneuverability these days. But, even with tugs, you can't stop a fully-loaded nearly 1,000-ft ship at 9mph in short order. Tugs would have helped but the ship was going to fast to get it fully stopped...thanks. HMM

[@jamesmccarthy5086]

@@HistoryMysteryMan thank you. I never could’ve thought a tug would be so expensive but that’s probably why ships have become more maneuverable. The captain better get some intense questioning on why he was going too fast.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

@@jamesmccarthy5086 Hopefully, the FBI will do their job on this...

[@adewey1970]

Love the captain's perspective. I look forward to your videos. Thx

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

And we look forward to you watching...thanks! HMM

[@ole5539]

"Where the people fear the government, you have tyranny. Where the government fears the people, you have liberty", has been attributed to Thomas Jefferson but seems to have been the work of one John Basil Barnhill, much later. With that said, this current administration has done nothing but instigate concern by what they have done in the past 3 years. Like you Captain Darrell, I question it. As an independent, and a veteran, what I have seen take place since the 2020 election fiasco isn't based on the Constitution we swore "to support and defend". Possibly the best comment, regarding the 'divine': we better take inventory as Americans or there is going to be nothing left to count. God had a hand in our founding, He will have a hand in our demise...guaranteed. Keep up the excellent work gentlemen!

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Super interesting commentary; thanks for sharing it here. Seriously thought-provoking. HMM

[@RobertSchildt-vt8yw]

Yes Sir Captain Darrel you are the captain my friend! Your not a Republican or Democrat your are a Patriot!

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

A proud Patriot...quite a compliment Capt. D. HMM

[@elroyelblander6277]

Definitely a trajedy with peculiar circumstances...not sure what else to say.thank you Mr.Walton...thank you HMM..👍👍👊

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

And we say you're welcome. Thanks again, Elroy...HMM

[@merlynjohnson1621]

Definitely some good points brought to light.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks again, Merlyn...HMM

[@ronyantz7349]

Thanks guys great commentary! TRUMP2024 MAKE AMERICA AFFORDABLE AND SAFE AGAIN!

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks again, Ron! HMM

[@bowslap]

Something stinks about that whole situation, and it’s not just the bilge water! Regardless of the actual cause, there’s simply NO EXCUSE for such a failure in this day and age. What prompted Joe Biden to make the claim of a taxpayer-funded rebuild is beyond comprehension….I appreciate your candor!

[@metallicman9455]

This guy is great to interview! Thanks !

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

You're welcome; thanks for watching...HMM

[@greggrauscher34]

Cool to hear your and Captain Darrell's insight on this disaster and on a current news story in general. So many variables and so much expertise and info in this video. I'm definitely going to re-watch it to understand everything better. Looking forward to the 2nd part as well. Thanks again

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

You're always welcome Gregg...and I appreciate your second viewing...that's big for us. HMM

[@RalphJHusky]

Great video! Great insight!! Love these videos, I agree with everything you said here, the infrastructure in this once great country is being systematically destroyed just slow enough for lost sheeple to never connect the dots.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

More interesting commentary; I appreciate your sharing it here...thanks Ralph! HMM

[@hugechimp]

Captain Darrell is Great. If Donald Trump Doesn't get back in there we're fkd..

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Capt. D for President! HMM

[@davidcoblentz7468]

Capt Darrell makes a lot of good points my feeling is greed and lack of maintenance and lack of crew proficiency.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks...Capt. D is the best. HMM

[@robertayers9424]

Thanks for the video .

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

You're welcome, Robert...HMM

[@bf2945ify]

Always enjoy you and Captain Walton's analysis of these incidents.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks...so appreciated. HMM

[@jeffreyharrington3982]

It looks like total negligence,and incompetence to me?I see no excuse for what resulted.From what I have heard the shipping company,and crew are not taking any responsibility for what resulted!Total nonsense!

[@kippd2265]

We are in upside down world…

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Our country is complete sideways...God help us. HMM

[@alcapone7319]

USCG determines fault and percentage of culpability.

[@robwiggins6319]

I agree with captain Darrel. So many questions and no answers

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Questions that deserve answers. Thanks again, Rob...HMM

[@TheMainLead]

Leave it to captain Darrel to have the best theory I’ve heard so far.

[@mathieumintz1694]

You read my mind here! I was hoping for a Captain Darrell breakdown of this incident, but didn't expect one so soon with the amount of information and details that are still unknown or murky.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

More on the way. Thanks again, for watching...HMM

[@gigglingdingo]

FYI Dali is a right hand fixed pitch propellor. Main fuel is heavy fuel oil ( which is stored in the shops double Botton tanks, heated to be able to pump to a settling tank, then heated further for viscosity , put through a centrifugal purifier and filters, then into a daily service tank for more settling before bring pumped to injectors) if that fuel was contaminated they would not have got it restarted. Generators (except shaft generator) only run on diesel fuel which goes through a similar filter system like your catamarans main engines. Also when the lights came back on it was definitely the emergency generator circuit as the side lights came back on and not the forecastle flood light, also international ships have to be SOLAS compliant ( which means the emergency generator kicks on in 30-45 seconds and on that circuit a steering system must also be connected ( so if fuel issue - they would not come back on as the generators are feed from the same diesel oil daily tank, via their filter system- emergency generator has it own seperate fuel tank). Also none of the satellite connected systems are able to control the ship in manual steering mode(while in auto steering mode the equipment Is effectively controlled by GPS satellite data which the USA controls and data transmitted and received between equipment is coded to a maritime standard . Also the engine room management system (including engine control system) are isolated system, so can’t see them being hacked because they are generally below water level in a giant 3 inch thick steel hull with so many frequencies from machinery interfering with signals Wifi based linkages is useless( hence why it is always cable plug in) and the electrical system are all fitted with surge protection/fuses and trips ( which are what hackers target in electrical systems apparently)- cyber hacking is unrealistic . You make some good points on ship handling… this is just a terrible accident!!11 With the causative chain issues being the ship blackout , the port procedures, the bridge protection, and pilots orders … just to name a few.

[@harpman6766]

I see Wikipedia says its a fixed pitch propeller. The day after the incident happened, the web site I took the ships info on said it was a Variable pitched propeller. When the U.S. Coast guard report comes out, we will see which report was right. Thanks for watching!

[@pcowdrey]

If I were making the rules, these ships would be required to have backup generators running and ready before leaving the dock and remain running until they are in open water. =PC=

[@MikeHunt-fo3ow]

tugs are fascinating but its so dangerous....one story i heard a ship was being towed by a line and the tugs line cutter faied and got pulled over and under

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

It happens for sure. The tug business is dangerous on many levels...spent 12 years on Great Lakes tugs...brutal job. Thanks again...HMM

[@warrengee-f9l]

Hell of a Mess

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

You can say that again...HMM

[@East_TN_Explorer]

Please....youre taking Biden at face value???? He didn't know where he was at while doing that press conference.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Ha! He knew where the exit was though, after much training...

[@dougyoungs2599]

I agree with the Captain. Something smells fishy.

[@Sagewyn]

tide was going out i believe, intersecting channel to starboard so current prob going from that channel to side of ship/

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Interesting...thanks for the info. HMM

[@jeffalleshouse9783]

Im fully behind yaa many things to consider but something is very fishy!!!!

[@M3t4l-J4w]

I run and maintain diesel generators as a trade. If we take away other plausible explanations like the fuel situation, terrorism, etc but look strictly at the engineering of the power production of the vessel that could very well be the culprit. I'm not going to dive too far but digital control circuits are more convenient but your older solid state relays and control circuits are more reliable. With the ship being built in 2015 I think that may be a crucial point in the discussion where industry is relying singularly on digital equipment with practically no redundancy. I don't work on marine systems but some of the software and such carries over to my work. These systems are "air gapped" meaning the operator starting/stopping and closing/opening things onto the electrical buss is on an isolated computer network. I doubt it was a cyber attack, I think it had more to do with poor maintenance exacerbated by computer control.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Wow...thanks for sharing your thoughts and this experienced explanation here...super interesting This is great insight into a possibility that needs considered. Thanks for checking out the video! HMM

[@randyv964]

My issue is that I'm not so sure this all isn't being prompted by our own Gov't... :(

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

It's worth considering...thanks. HMM

[@MissTerri207]

Captain Darrel, how is it that you're more handsome today than when you were younger? 😊 Edit: Both of you gentlemen!

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Capt. D's got all the swag! Handsome devil...HMM

[@KampsKorner]

I’ve been waiting for this video to come and I can’t agree more with what you all have to say about it. I work in Curtis bay literally right down the street from the key bridge. we used to be able to see it from the shop. I used to work and sail as an engineer on the army tug boats in Baltimore (they since gotten rid of them) anyway, I’m not buying anything they say. There is no way that skipper didn’t know how that boat was going to handle sending it full astern. And now they are try to say dirty fuel? I’m not buying it. Unless the engine crew didn’t do hourly checks on everything. Hard to say. And doesn’t the emergency generator have its own day tank? The dirty fuel scenario raises so many questions. When ever we would come thru the harbor we had sea and anchor detail which meant all the crew is at their stations at the ready, for this exact reason. Do these big freight ships not do the same thing? If they don’t, I imagine they’ll start now.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Interesting commentary...and good questions...wish I had some answers. Your landscape from your employer has changed in a big way. Hang in the there Baltimore; we're rooting for you. Thanks for watching...HMM

[@chuckhoward3626]

I may be wrong; but, if the ship was just let go on its own it would have gone right under the bridge. What made the ship turn, and under who's bright idea? It kinda clear here guys.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

So many questions without answers. Thanks for watching...HMM

[@frankblangeard8865]

Elapsed time from the order to drop anchor to the collision was two minutes and twenty nine seconds. That would not have been enough time to drop the anchor, run out a few hundred feet of chain and then secure the brake on the anchor winch. That means that the anchor never even dragged on the bottom and so had no effect whatsoever. The black smoke could have been from putting the engine into full reverse or it could have been from putting the engine into full forward. The ship left the channel and went into shallow water with a mud bottom. Getting to the bridge and still having enough momentum to topple the bridge would have needed that full forward power. But it was just an accident caused by complete ineptitude of a captain and an experienced pilot. And I've got a bridge to sell you.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Interesting commentary Frank...makes a lot of sense; thanks for sharing it here...and thanks for watching. HMM

[@calvineis5273]

If we continue down this path this country is doomed

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Man...you can say that again...thanks. HMM

[@jeremymcmanus6624]

Finely some real insight on what happened from Capt. D and HMM.

[@mariebeasley1269]

Amen God is saying get this world together. Totally agree 🇺🇸

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

We can't help the world until America helps itself. Thanks again, Marie...HMM

[@TheBestTruckerWolfe]

Don"t you have a local caption running the ship in and out of port?

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Yes...the harbor pilots. HMM

[@michaelnault5905]

These modern container ships are super big. They demand special navigational assistance through any channels of consequence.

[@loricharpentier1654]

Captain Darrell, you are so awesome! ❤😊

[@peterdragon6367]

Been looking forward to hearing captain Darrel’s thoughts on this one

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

More to come...thanks again, Peter HMM

[@7andscape]

Independent af myself but team trump!

[@JonnyJetson754]

Feel lucky getting to hear you guys talk about all this stuff 💯

[@SpaidzAcez]

Captain Darrel is right on track about all the chicken farms and all the questions he raising is real deal America has to wake up now before it's too late

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

I'll buy that...thanks.

[@gilliankingston8259]

Yes, exactly, let the insurance companies sort this out, the American People shouldn't be billed when the fault lay elsewhere and then he didn't even expand/explain, qualify what he had said just walked away; what do I say, "Bugs Bunny for President" - at least everyone will get free carrots, my sympathies definitely lie with the American People.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Ha! Great commentary; thanks for sharing it here! HMM

[@DerekMatzeg]

Something is up.. How does a modern ship 🚢⚓ just lose power? 🤔... Plus the bridge 🌉 it hit seemed to just twist like nothing.. In a high shipping Port bridges should have protection and be reinforced.. I enjoy these videos even the ones on the Edmund Fitzgerald.. Does anyone know the name of the song in the beginning?

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Good question...and everything, all at once. No answers yet. Thanks for watching, Derek. I shall reveal that song soon...cracks me up because it's so easy to find. HMM

[@chuckg6039]

Don, Darrell, thanks for bringing this tragic event to light......and giving us things to think about. Personally I don't trust anyone at this time. I think this was more than an accident. I really do. Things just aren't adding up correctly.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

It's a head-scratcher for sure. Thanks for all your support Chuck; it's always welcome and appreciated. See you at the Big E! HMM

[@richardstever3242]

It always seems there is an elephant in the living room but so few can see it. HMM

[@richardstever3242]

I just realized the HMM is the History, Mystery Man. I thought it was the voice of scrutiny...lol

[@LyleJr]

Definitely a tragedy and you both are absolutely right the United States shouldn't pay a dime and all those workers affected should be filing suits against that shipping company too.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

It'll be years before this is settled. Thanks again, Lyle...HMM

[@SimRacin14]

I'm not sure how shipping companies are entirely set up, but wonder if it some of it was simply neglect on corporate/higher ups' part? It's something I've seen with the railroads for sure. Cut things as much as possible to "save" money (pad bonuses for execs and shareholders) and let things go to waste. Things that need to be monitored for safety are allowed to slide, and accidents increase.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Great points...thanks for sharing them here...padding bonuses for executives and shareholders while things go to waste...that's a story that keeps repeating itself in America. Thanks for watching SimRacing14. It's race season! HMM

[@abrahamphilip6439]

He is right , Moral depravity of America , The spokeswoman of the enquiry says that they are looking at the failure of the circuit breakers , Off course cicuit breaks will malfunction when there is excess electrical load, for that it would be wise to enquire of the number of reefer containers the ship was carrying that takes a lot of load, But the problem was not the failure of engines but the action taken by the Pilots/Officals when faced with an emergency situation, trying to stop the ship like giving astern thrust coupled with dropping the anchor, instead of navigating the ship under the bridge using the 8 knots momentum , changing the focus from the contracted safe navigation to saving the bridge, only to end up crashing it ,

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks for your commentary. You raise a great point about navigating the ship under the bridge with the advantage of speed. I haven't heard that analysis yet...and it makes sense. HMM

[@williamault2490]

When does the harbor pilot leave/arrive on board ships headed into and out of Baltimore Harbor? Cause I’ve never heard about a harbor pilot on board the MV Dali when it struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

I don't know for sure, William...but it would not be uncommon to have the harbor pilot stay aboard through the river and then cut them loose once they've reached more open waters...heading out toward international waters not governed by the United States. Maybe someone else here knows more. Thanks for your question...HMM

[@ricksadler797]

Well the MV Dali might just be an unlucky ship 🚢 ,, This isn’t the first issue for the ship itself regardless of crew ,, In the superstitious world of Maritime things that’s a big deal

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Unlucky for sure. Thanks for watching...HMM

[@craigcook1571]

You know there are probably guy’s and gals at the fbi watching videos like this laughing and talking about how accurate y’all and others are but knowing they will never have to tell it. Our country is in bad shape

[@p.k.5455]

In todays day and age with backup systems to the backups, it just seems a tad fishy to me. And the gov covering it up would not be surprising in the least. I think we should EXPECT they will cover up at least something in this!

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Whether it was an accident or not, it's important to keep all the possibilities on the table. Thanks again...HMM

[@p.k.5455]

@HistoryMysteryMan Absolutely...what worries me is that WE keep all options on the table but, often those in the know either ignore or just refuse, to keep everything on the up and up. I certainly HOPE it was an accident...I just don't know. And I doubt WE will ever really know!

[@erwinaddison2030]

Step one take out the bridge..step two?

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Good question...thanks. HMM

[@lelandkelley2199]

Norfolk Naval Base exits to the Atlantic Ocean is all bridge tunnels, designed that way so you can’t stop traffic.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Interesting...thanks for that info. HMM

[@stevendezwaan5707]

It's great hearing Captain Darrell's knowledge and wisdom when it comes to shipping and the little nuances of navigation. He's such a great guy. Also, I really like his shirt. I'd like to know if I can get one myself.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks Steve...I'll ask Capt. D where he got that shirt...Capt D...America's Captain! HMM

[@Blrtech77]

FYI: Along with the MV Dali, I've heard there were 2 other bridges hit the same day! Have you all heard anything?

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

I did see a video clip of a tug pushing barges hitting a bridge on a river somewhere...an inland waterway here in the US. HMM

[@DavidFischer-mj2sv]

In addition to tugboats-where’s the Navy with torpedo boats or subs? Better to sink a heavily insured freighter after an off course warning than to let it hit a bridge.

[@ScreamingSVTcobra03]

I was hoping you two would give us your opinions on this. Thank you guys. Another great video

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks again, Justin...HMM

[@Bluecollarwelderdad]

I was hoping you and capt Darrel would discuss this I'm curious to hear your opinions

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Part 2 coming soon...thanks. HMM

[@MR2Davjohn]

Why did Biden say he'd give full cost to this disaster? There's more than enough insurance to pay for it.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Not sure. Possibly, he will chase the money after the new bridge...thanks. HMM

[@guntherlunzchinz3095]

Awesome! Great viewpoint just gained more respect for both of you! Your videos bring me peace from Fenton Mi.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks...glad to deliver you some peace in Fenton! HMM

[@Helpline5815]

Where might I find a shirt like Capt Darrell is wearing? It's really cool looking.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Not sure but I'll ask Capt. D...thanks. HMM

[@SafetyDirector]

Great analysis of the situation. I hope this video stays up...

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

I hope so too...thanks. HMM

[@Blrtech77]

HMM You and Captain Walton Are My Favorites, Bar None!!! Thank You For Your Service and For All That You Two Do and Thanks For the Theories and Interesting Information.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks for your support...so appreciated. Stop by anytime. HMM

[@nw8000]

They drove it into the bridge that's what it looks like so its properly the way it happened...

[@barrybark3995]

do the chinese own the ports there?they do here in the UK Bought them one by one i doubt theyd be behind this if they own that port

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Interesting....the Chinese own your ports and the Chinese are buying up America's farmland...and we're letting it happen. What could go wrong here? God help us. Thanks Barry, for checking in from the UK! HMM

[@bradystalbaum2392]

Once again gentleman you have brought up what a lot of us are thinking. I agree with Capt Darrell and the country has taken a huge kick to the gonads! Many theory’s all plausible. Thanks for sharing and I also have to laugh, as Capt Darrell said he is a treasure trove of useless information……I too have this great ability. Friends often ask how did you remember that. Haha. Keep up the good work gents!

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Ha! You and Capt. D should meet up and share some of that "useless info"... Thanks again, Brady; I appreciate your feedback. HMM

[@andrewjackson5127]

But aren't you forgetting that these big ships use different grades of fuel depending on where they are at and the local regulations? You're also incorrect it was not a direct hit it was a glancing blow as if it was a reverse Titanic Iceberg situation.

[@garygwinn231]

Please get Darrrell a model ship to use when he is explaining things. I think it would be cool to watch Thank you

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Maybe I can learn how to create those models digitally, but I'm not that far advanced yet in my video editing/production skills. Great idea though...and I've thought about that a lot. Thanks Gary...HMM

[@garygwinn231]

@@HistoryMysteryMan I was just thinking a little ship model he can use during the interviews. Love your videos man!! 👍

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

@@garygwinn231 Great idea! Thanks again, Gary...HMM

[@TheClintmeister]

You hit the nail on the head on how we feel. Great insight too.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks again...HMM

[@kristopherjones126]

I was going you guys would chime in on this.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

And we're still chiming! Thanks for watching...HMM

[@ryanmiller883]

Also one of the first things they said in the press report. Was the bridge was inspected and it was good condition. In my opinion that is BS. I work in the construction and demo industry. A almost 50 yr old bridge exposed to weather, road salt, maybe salt water. Is not structurally the same as when it was put up. I've seen bridges demoed with explosives. Now of them came down that perfect.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Interesting commentary Ryan; thanks for sharing it here...HMM

[@350mack]

Wasn't bad fuel. We all know 😢 sadly this world is off its rocker. This happened just 2hrs after the P. Diddy story released. Just like the Epstein island list

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Worth considering...thanks. HMM

[@RobertSchildt-vt8yw]

Its not us tax payers to pay for! I'm not gonna start talking anymore and run my mouth but I see totally whats going on now!

[@ripperace]

Nice!!!! I think the flags the vessel had is an indicator that South Koreas laws might not be as stringent as we have here? I don’t know how that works, if they can pass over there, but not here? Meaning if the vessel ports from Korea, they’ll send it. Yet a vessel that ports here going over there is to adhere to our regulations? Or is it all based internationally, since the vessel pretty much goes everywhere? I’m not schooled on anything such as that, and I figure you two fellows would know more about it than us folks who are armchair quarterbacking the situation. Thanks for this HMM!

[@ripperace]

But also being a vessel that isn’t very old having propulsion flags throw up at it this soon? Sorta makes one wonder. I DO know, however, things got passed on the Great Lakes for years, until after the Fitz went down. Then regulations as far as fathometers, survival suits, and a few others came to pass afterward. What’s a shame in all of it is that safety becomes paramount AFTER a tragedy.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

You ask really good questions. Wish I had some answers for you...possibly in time. And yes, changes only seem to come after the tragedy...excellent point! Thanks for watching...and for your support. HMM

[@charlesmcgraw7832]

Still waiting to hear the yacht story. Bubba.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

See if I can squeeze it in...thanks Chuck.

[@brettfavreify]

I'd like to know why they couldn't drop the anchors in time to at least slow the ship down? Are these vessels so automated that it can't be done? Is it routine or not to have crew on the bow, talking to the pilothouse, while exiting the harbor, and available to manually drop the anchors in case of loss of steering? These foreign flagged ships, registered in Monrovia, seem to operate by their own set of rules.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Interesting thoughts...worth considering. Thanks for sharing it here. HMM

[@OGillo2001]

BEARD

[@rodneyharouff5739]

yep.

[@robfultz6629]

I want to sit down with you two if I ever get to Toledo.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Just give us a head's-up...thanks again! HMM

[@Peter.w]

You gotta hand it to Capt Darrell, he makes some very valid points for sure.. BTW Awesome Shirt Capt Darrell!! Queen of the lakes!

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Getting a lot of questions on Capt. D's shirt...we'll ask him where he got it. Thanks Peter...HMM

[@toddsgreatoutdoors4226]

❤❤❤ Love every episode!

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks again, Todd...HMM

[@travishadfield5417]

If you zoom in and watch the upper structure of the bridge above the ship and then again dead center in the bridge. It appears there is a small detonation in both locations…

[@atomicwedgie8176]

Check the ship's registry... the Captain is a Ukrainian national! Can't make this stuff up!!

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Checking that out now...thanks. HMM

[@BiggusDickusMontePython]

I live in a town in southern NJ and can see the 1st bridge on the Delaware river, the Delaware Memorial Bridge. It is owned and operated by the Delaware River and Bay/Port Authority. The past few years the DRBA/DRPA, on every single bridge they own and operate, have been investing a majority of the money they collect from toll in "infrastructure" upgrades. The Delaware Memorial, the Commodore Barry, the Walt Whitman, the Ben Franklin, and the Betsy Ross have all started to pour money into "dolphins" and the huge sand and rock beaches around tower supports and abutments because if something like that happened to the Delaware Memorial, all the ports up the river past Philadelphia are cut off. I agree with you all with the whole "we will cover 100% of a new bridge" is INSANE. Why in the hell should all of us taxpayers be on the hook? Is it because it's an election year and trying to be the hero for poll numbers? I will never understand. God rest the souls of the construction workers who never made it home to their family's that tragic night. Thank you, fine gentleman, for your wisdom. Have a great weekend!

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Excellent commentary; thanks for sharing it here. Good questions too. It'll be years before we have, if ever, answers. In the meantime, this will fall on taxpayers. Thanks for your contributions. HMM

[@kimfleury]

Nodded my head the whole way through this.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks for your support, Kim! HMM

[@joshua4960]

Darrell Walton what branch you serve in? I was navy aviation machinist mate vp 92 usn over here

[@darrellwalton938]

U.S. Air Force, Radar technician. 38 months active duty, 34 months in the Reserves. God Bless America! Thank you for your service!

[@joshua4960]

@darrellwalton I was literally just going to say the same thing. Thank you for your service sir. Glad to see our nation has some great people in ot still

[@bobf1174]

The ship travels all that distance and doesn’t have to purchase any diesel from local Maryland dealers? Should be a mandatory requirement to buy some fuel. Common courtesy

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Interesting point...I never thought about that. Thanks for watching...HMM

[@danielc2701]

I'm quite curious about that TBH. In case of planes, they want to carry as little fuel as possible because the fuel you don't use is the fuel you waste more fuel moving around for no reason. I don't see it any different in shipping, why would anyone want to spend fuel to haul fuel when you can refuel at your destination? Was the fuel in Baltimore unsuitable? Did they not trust it? Or do they have some sort of weird contract with the oil companies that they get a discount if they only used their brand of fuel?

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

@@danielc2701 Good question...no answers though. Anyone? Thanks...HMM

[@maureenmcglade7744]

fair winds and following seas

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

I'll buy that! Thanks...HMM

[@stynger007]

Love the content, thank You HMM, and Thank You Capt Darrell - respect. There were 4 ships that hit concrete one in Soo Ontario, another in the US and another in China. If this is electronic hacking, do the tugs have older technology that cant be hacked. NASA has dozens of older cars from the 70s that have no electronics. Lately it seems that global supply chains are being disrupted. Omnipotency seems to be at play.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Good question...never thought about hacking into a tug, but good point. Seems to me there was also a tug, with barges, that smashed into a bridge around this same time here on an inland river in the States. Thanks for watching...HMM