Register - Log In


FunTrivia Homepage


  • New Questions

  • Unanswered


  • Post a Question

    • Goto Qn #




    Archives

    What was the Kowloon Bridge?

    Question #119386. Asked by serpa. (Dec 16 10 11:01 PM)


    great2beme

    		A bridge-class Ore-bulk-oil carrier which sank off the coast of West Cork in 1986 with a total cargo of 165,000 tons of iron ore and 2,000 tons of oil. It is also the largest wreck by tonnage in the world.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kowloon_Bridge

    Dec 16 10, 11:48 PM
    Windswept

    		The Kowloon Bridge was built in 1973. On a trip in 1986 with a huge amount of iron ore, it developed cracks with such serious consequences that the crew abandoned ship safely. Subsequently, all efforts to save the ship were in vain and it's referred to as Europe's biggest wreck. The ore that was lost was valued at 2.7 million pounds.

    http://aquaventures.ie/kowloon.htm

    Dec 17 10, 8:06 PM

    Find something useful here? Please help us spread the word about FunTrivia. Recommend this page below!


    Sign up to see all responses!

    Create a Free ID instantly to see all recent responses, post your own follow-ups or questions, and access over 1,000,000 trivia questions!

    Choose a User Name:
    Your Email Address:
    Choose a Password:

    I agree by the terms outlined in FunTrivia's Conditions of Use




    Other Similar Questions & Answers


    Opposite Hong Kong Island is Kowloon Peninsula. What does Kowloon mean and how did it get its name?

    Why wasn't the Oakland part of the San Francisco-Bay Bridge also built as a suspension bridge instead of a truss bridge?

    The Quebec Bridge, which spans the St. Lawrence River, is the longest cantilever bridge in the world. However, the first design collapsed, killing 75 workers. Now, working engineers wear a reminder that some say is made from the remains of the bridge, of their social responsibility. What is the object?

    Suggested Related FunTrivia Quizzes - 90,000 currently online

    1 Brooklyn Bridge
    A quiz on this famous bridge. Have fun!
    		Bridges Average
    10 Q
    melabela
    Sep 13 02
    822 plays
    2 The Mackinac Bridge
    I connect Mackinaw City and St. Ignace in Michigan. I would love to tell you more about me!
    		Bridges Tough
    10 Q
    notnaming
    Aug 31 07
    405 plays
    3 The Iron Bridge
    Some facts and figures about the world's first bridge to be made from cast iron.
    		Bridges Tough
    10 Q
    elmo44
    Aug 04 09
    192 plays




    "Ask FunTrivia" is for entertainment purposes only, and answers offered are unverified and unchecked by FunTrivia. We cannot guarantee the accuracy or veracity of ANY statement posted. Feel free to post an updated response if you feel that an answer is inadequate or incorrect. Please thoroughly research items where accuracy is important to you using multiple reliable sources. By accessing our website, you agree to be bound by our terms of service.