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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Slow ahead is an appropriate speed for where the vessel was in its departure. At sea speed, that ship probably makes 20 knots. At dead slow ahead, she would lose maneuverability.