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Lowering bridge damaged bulk carrier
On the night of Oct 4, 2026, the foremast of the 'American Courage' was damaged, while proceeding on the on the Cuyahoga River, in a collision with the Columbus Road Bridge in Cleveland, Ohio. The bulk carrier was proceeding astern under the bridge, when the operator lowered the vertical lift bridge prematurely. The road deck was lowered onto the bow of the bulk carrier. , was lowered prematurely by the operator during the passage of the ship. The local authorities did not disclose if the bridge had suffered any significant damage. The Coast Guard was alerted and has launched an investigation into the incident. There were no reports of a pollution. Photo and video: https://www.reddit.com/r/GreatLakesShipping/comments/1wykrdm/american_courage_damage_in_cleveland_october_5/ https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1SqRetmjDU/
Grounding off Fairport
The 'American Courage' ran aground on May 22, 2022, at around 1.10 p.m. UTC off the western breakwater in pos. 41° 47.04' N 081° 17.25' W off Fairport Harbor, Ohio, Lake Erie, while entering the port. The ship had sailed from Marblehead and was on its way to the Osborne Concrete and Stone in Fairport Harbor carrying a cargo of limestone when it became stuck. Two tugs were unsuccessful in moving the ship in the evening. A nearby ship, the 'Manitowoc', was brought to the area on May 23 and is now lightering some of the cargo from the 'American Courage' to make it easier to move. Coast Guard members are monitoring the operation and said at this time there were no injuries. The Coast Guard along with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources supervised an inspection of the freighter’s hull, and found no damage. On May 24 just after 4 a.m. the ship has been freed and was heading into Fairport Harbor with its own power. Reports with photos: https://www.cleveland19.com/2022/05/23/cargo-ship-stuck-lake-erie-near-fairport-harbor/ https://www.cleveland.com/metro/2022/05/freighter-back-afloat-after-aground-on-lake-erie-near-fairport-harbor.html
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