The Bayonne Bridge has stood astride this blog from Post #1, and yet, I’ve never slung my lenses over its walkway. Truth be told, I rarely view the sixth boro FROM the Bridge; instead the Bridge frames my view . . . . fills background. Richard Wonder–who previously submitted this wonderful shot of John B. Caddell almost four years ago–has convinced me with this next stunning series of shots that views from that bridge must lie in my future.
Yang Ming Efficiency slides inbound. Might that be Ellen port (along) side?
I’m wondering what the large “granular” load is in the open-top containers. . . . castings?
Heading toward Shooter’s Island, Efficiency begins a rotation to starboard. That’s either Charles D. or McAllister Responder between Efficiency and Shooter’s.
To execute the turn, Margaret Moran plays stern thruster with all
its might.
All fotos by Richard Wonder. Thank!!
Related: The NYTimes this morning ran an article on those links between this bridge, Savannah, Panama, and August 15, 2014.
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December 17, 2010 at 5:19 am
Rich
The “cargo” in the open top containers are actually twistlocks for the securing of the containers. The gear box is lifted onto the dock for use by the longshoremen in securing the containers on deck. Twistlocks are placed on the four corners of the container before it is added to the stack on deck.
December 17, 2010 at 4:51 pm
Carl Stroud
The “Open Containers” hold the gear used to enable the containers to stack together. They are usually loaded last on the ship.