For those of you who think your jobs are high pressure!
Bet you've never seen anything like this before...
and remember the CREW is still on board...! ! !
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A tugboat is approaching the bridge with barges loaded with coal. |
This shot gives you an idea of how fast the river is running; near flood stage. |
Drat!!! The bridge didn't open and the tugboat can't stop. He's released his barges and is backing as hard as possible.
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He's trying to avoid a collision with the bridge.
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He can't back down fast enough against the current. OH WELL!!! |
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Uh Oh! The current swung the boat around sideways. |
The cook thinks maybe something isn't quite right. |
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RATS! The boss is going to be REAL mad! |
Hello, Boss? Do we have flood insurance on this boat? |
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Hold the phone.....you ain't gonna believe what we just did! |
She's low, but her flag is still flying. |
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All Hands To Starboard!!! |
The wheelhouse door and the door on the second deck are now open. |
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The starboard stack looks drunk, but who cares? |
C'mon Baby! |
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Gee, there's our tow waiting for us. |
The working deck is still underwater, but rising. |
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Wonder if she'll respond to the throttles? |
This thing is running!!! |
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Notice the propwash at the rear of the tug. The boat is upright and back under power. |
Ho Hum. Just another day on the river.
This gives a whole new meaning to the word underpass ......
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