PHOTOS: Sunken Barge Lifted From Newport Waters
Crews lifted a barge that had been used by Abhe and Svoboda, the company hired to paint the Pell Bridge, that sunk under the Pell Bridge in October.
Using a giant crane mounted on the barge Chesapeake 1000, salvage crews lifted a barge on Friday morning after it had sunk in a storm late October under the Pell Bridge.
The barge had been used by Abhe & Svoboda, the company hired to paint the bridge. It was holding equipment when it sunk and landing upside down in the 100-foot waters.
Earlier this week, crews pumped diesel fuel out of tanks to avoid spillage.
Jerry Wages
4:24 pm on Sunday, December 11, 2011
Great job Olga. I wish I saw the world through your lens. When I see a barge under a bridge, it's just a barge. I would love to make a print if you have a high resolution you could share with me.
Kyle
4:10 pm on Monday, December 12, 2011
Awesome pictures! This is so cool.