I never planned to escort a freighter out
the Miami River,
but it proved to be an interesting experience!
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Metals recycling in action along the industrial Miami River. Some of this ends up as cargo on freighters bound for the Caribbean islands.
Escorting the Betty K VIII out the Miami River and into Biscayne Bay!
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The Betty K VIII is a 250 ft long freighter with a 43 ft beam, launched by the Betty K Line company in 2014 to make regular runs between Miami and the Bahamas.
Two powerful tugs thread her up and down the Miami River three times a week!
The front tug pulls the freighter at kayaking speed, while the rear tug does most of the steering and braking.
Two lines are used to rein in the ship with the rear tug constantly swinging from one side to the other to keep the ship in the middle of the channel.
It’s really impressive to see the action firsthand!
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! Bless UP
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With that said..
Blessings friends!
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