The recent ship crash into the Brooklyn Bridge is part of a troubling history of maritime collisions with this iconic structure since its opening in 1883. Notable incidents include the 1921 collision of the schooner Edward J. Lawrence and the 1935 crash of the freighter Tirpitz, where high tide contributed to the mishap. Similarly, the 1986 incident involving the South Korean vessel Hai Soo resulted in only minor damage. These events highlight ongoing challenges with vessel clearance under the bridge, often exacerbated by tidal conditions.
In October 1935, the Hamburg-American freighter the Tirpitz struck the bridge, bending its masts. The captain mentioned unusually high tide as a factor.
The most recent significant crash occurred in April 1986 when the Hai Soo collided with the bridge, causing minimal damage and just a scraped sound.
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