Two Of The Fastest U.S. Military Ships Stuck In Baltimore After Bridge Collapse
Two of the most advanced military cargo ships in the United States have been stuck in the Baltimore Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse incident.
The Algol-class ships SS Antares and SS Denebola are known for their high speed and cargo capacity.
All ship movements were suspended in the Port of Baltimore when the bridge collapsed.
Six construction workers tragically lost their lives; two others were rescued, one of whom is currently hospitalised.
The stranded vessels, SS Antares and SS Denebola are part of the Ready Reserve Force fleet.
With top speeds of up to 33 knots, the Algol-class ships, first constructed in the 1970s, outperform traditional cargo ships by a wide margin.
The incident has consequences for marine operations and national security, even though its immediate impacts are felt in Baltimore’s inner harbour.
The unfortunate circumstances of the stranded ships highlight how critical resilient infrastructure is and how the marine industry needs to continue modernising.