Cargo Ship Strikes Kentucky Bridge, Bridge Collapses
A bridge in western Kentucky has partially collapsed after being struck by a cargo ship Thursday night. According to officials, two spans of the U.S. 68/KY 80 bridge over Kentucky...
Updated: February 5, 2026 (Originally published May 7, 2008)
Here at gCaptain we are interested in all things we can drive our ships over, under or through… this includes bridges. Our friends at Deputy Dog bring us the world’s most interesting bridge. Ok, it’s not really a bridge but its location (map) at the north end of the Malacca Straight makes it of particular interest to mariners. Click HERE for more information and the video!
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