Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore...

Merl said

One question I have had that I haven't seen asked is was the speed of the ship (8 Knots/9.2 MPH) too fast for the conditions?

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I think I read in one article that 8 knots was the normal speed. You have to maintain a certain speed to maintain steering, especially with a current. It’s a river which is different than a harbor.