Andrew, the vessel did not capsize. After colliding with the bridge columns the spans did not immediately collapse but when they did they crushed the bow of the vessel causing it to sink in an upright position, that is, resting on its keel, the position it is in to this day. Further, the vessel did not strike the "northern bridge support" - the bridge runs roughly east/west - it struck to the east of the centre span which was not damaged. The columns that were damaged were numbers 18 and 19 (I think) bringing down number 18 and collapsing the spans supported by that column. These spans were at least two spans east of the centre span which was the one the ship should have travelled through.
I went to Hobart and while I was on the ferry ride on river Derwent I never knew there was a giant shipwreck underneath us. I literally found out about this now.
Well, the water quality has certainly improved over the years. Apparently for a few years after the accident, visibility was around 1m with a light, and pitch black without. Mind you, unless something is done to remove the zinc ore concentrate from the hold, that water quality is going to take a terminal nose dive one day. Better they get onto it sooner rather than later, while there’s still enough solid metal in the hull to work with.
Andrew, the vessel did not capsize. After colliding with the bridge columns the spans did not immediately collapse but when they did they crushed the bow of the vessel causing it to sink in an upright position, that is, resting on its keel, the position it is in to this day. Further, the vessel did not strike the "northern bridge support" - the bridge runs roughly east/west - it struck to the east of the centre span which was not damaged. The columns that were damaged were numbers 18 and 19 (I think) bringing down number 18 and collapsing the spans supported by that column. These spans were at least two spans east of the centre span which was the one the ship should have travelled through.
I went to Hobart and while I was on the ferry ride on river Derwent I never knew there was a giant shipwreck underneath us. I literally found out about this now.
We are studding the Tasman Bridge Collapse in school. and this is very historical and spooky to watch :D
Thanks, the TUDC has been diving the fallen bridge regularly this year - very interesting diving
Amazing video.
As an ex pat I never knew it was so close to the surface 👍
i have a giant fear of the derwent this is actually nuts
To be raffle soon?
This is terrifying! How do you not feel uncomfortable being in dark, murky water not able to see more than a few feet in front?
Well, the water quality has certainly improved over the years. Apparently for a few years after the accident, visibility was around 1m with a light, and pitch black without. Mind you, unless something is done to remove the zinc ore concentrate from the hold, that water quality is going to take a terminal nose dive one day. Better they get onto it sooner rather than later, while there’s still enough solid metal in the hull to work with.
Awesome to see you guys see the wreck. Would be cool to have some subtitles to show which parts you are looking at?
This is terrifying. The water is so murky and dark. How were you not scared?
Any fellow tasmainian! I live close to there my mums friend was actually in the green car when it happend
My parents also know the guy who was in the green Holden Monaro. I believe he still owns that car ! 🙂
Nice Tasmania is a goof place I know because I live in Tasmania sorry about the writing I’m just a kid
This is so uncomfortable to watch. Very thalassaphobia inducing. Dark murky water 😬 waiting for a giant pair of jaws to come out of nowhere
Me just thinking if the bridge fell down then and there 💀
cool
but sad that it sank
Cold 'eh.
Surprised there's no fish life :/
Lots of lobsters, more like around the fallen bridge than the wreck
Andrew Bain that really interesting " thanks for the info. Have you ever dived the sunken bridge at Betsy Island?
@@officialWWM Yep - many times, vis can be very poor on the betsy wrecks but lots of fish.
Andrew Bain I went out there on the weekend and couldn't catch anything 😂