Some had seen the ship making its way ... spans rather than the central navigation channel. The Hobart Mercury from January 6, 1975 reporting the Tasman Bridge collapse on the evening of January ...
The Nuyina is unable to refuel in Hobart, its home port, due to its size, which prevents it from passing under the Tasman ...
The Tasman Bridge after being hit by the ship Lake Illawarra. Picture: Peter Rees Now with Helen chilling out in our company, we weren’t expecting what was to happen on January 5, 1975.
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Baltimore's Key Bridge collapse sparks memories of Hobart's own disaster after ship struck Tasman BridgeA section of the Tasman Bridge fell onto the ship's deck and killed seven crew members, and five motorists also died. The tragedy still has some Tasmanians anxious when crossing the bridge today.
Don't miss out on the headlines from Tasmania. Followed categories will be added to My News. On January 5, 1975, the bulk ore carrier SS Lake Illawarra struck pylon 19 of the bridge, causing a ...
The ship herself could not be moved without the risk of causing further damage to the bridge. "Every time I drive across the Tasman bridge, I think, 'Lake Illawarra's down there'," Dr Lewis said.
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