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		knute on July 3, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why Bridges Don't Sink I'm not an expert but I have seen Titanic (1997) and I would think a floating bridge is most vulnerable to sinking.

RajT88 on July 3, 2024 [–]

Nah. You see the floating bridge is compartmentalized, so that it is impossible for an entire segment to flood at once and sink.

They are virtually unsinkable!

cyberax on July 3, 2024 | [–]

Seattle: hold my beer.

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