On May 9, 1980 a freighter collided
with one of the support pilings
of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
Thirty five people died when
120 feet of the span
along with six automobiles
and a greyhound bus
fell into Tampa Bay.
Part of the old bridge
on both the north and south
sides of the bay
were left as fishing piers.
I have passed these piers
hundreds of times
and have never ventured out on one.
Until the other night.
It was well worth it.
A week ago I had shared a
daytime view of the bridge from
the east side of the causeway.
Today, the view is from
the old span along the west side.
It is nice that something
so majestic can be erected
on the site of something tragic.
I remember that day well. It happened in May when it is unusual to have rainstorms. Your picture is awesome. I would love to see it full size.
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