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The Alerion 28 is consistently recognized as one of the prettiest boats on the water. That she also has a thoroughly modern underwater shape simply adds to her luster.

With more than 470 boats sailing worldwide, the Alerion 28 is by far the most popular of all the modern daysailers.

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""I've owned my Alerion Express 28 for over 15 years and I still enjoy sailing her as much as I did when I first purchased her. Despite this boats' popularity in recent years, I still receive compliments on her beauty, style and grace each time I sail her! I've owned several boats of all shapes and size but this boat will hold it's place in our family for years to come." "

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This maximum-size trailer sailer shows the compromises needed to haul a boat on the road.

Lancer Yachts was an offshoot of the remarkably complex and inbred family tree known as California boatbuilding. Lancer principals Dick Valdes and Maury Threinen founded Columbia Yachts back in the late 1950s, built boats under contract for Islander, sold Columbia to Whittaker, and got back into the sailboat business in 1974 by forming Lancer Yachts.

The names that passed through this Columbia connection read like a who’s who of fiberglass boatbuilding. Designer Bruce King was a draftsman for Columbia. Ericson founder Kurt Densmore was a Columbia plant manager, and Frank Butler—owner of Catalina Yachts, probably the biggest sailboat builder in the country—ran the Coronado division of Columbia.

It’s no wonder that many California-built boats from the 1970s bear a strong family resemblance: they’re practically first cousins.

Lancer Yachts built a rather astonishing variety of boats before going out of business in 1986. None of the Lancers can be considered a classic. Rather, the boats were a mirror of their times, and this constant change may have been what finally did in the company.

In 1983 alone, Lancer offered 13 different boats ranging in size from a 25′ trailer sailer to a 65′ motorsailer. The sheer variety of models reduces efficiency in production, and to stay competitive in price, you must shave profit margins closer and closer.

Perhaps the most interesting boats ever produced by Lancer were those in a series of high-performance motorsailers built in the mid-1980s. These boats ranged from the 25′ Powersailer up to the 65′ Motorsailer, and were characterized by huge engines relative to their displacements in an attempt to get both powerboat and sailboat performance out of the same hull. The Powersailer 27, for example, was designed for outboards of up to 200 hp. The 44′ high-performance motorsailer had engine options up to twin 200 hp turbocharged diesels.

The idea was to capture a crossover market which really wanted a powerboat, but felt that sailboats were the way to go due to real or imagined fuel shortages.

Needless to say, these boats had a somewhat limited appeal, and the return of cheap oil spelled their doom.

By comparison, the Lancer 28, built from 1977 to 1985, seems a rather tame and ordinary boat.

Part of the variety in the Lancer line stems from the use of a number of different designers. Most builders use a single designer or design team. Lancer was building designs by Bill Lee, C&C, Bruce Farr, and Shad Turner—all at the same time.

Turner designed both the 25 and 28, the smallest Lancers from 1977 to 1983. Both are shoal-draft fixed-keel trailerables. The 25 and 28 are attractive boats with short ends, flattish sheer, and Swan-type bubble deckhouses.

When the Lancer 28 entered production in 1977, trailer sailers were a hot item. And the more you could cram into a boat that could be towed behind your car, the better the consumer liked it.

Sailing Performance

In a lot of ways, the Lancer 28 is a good study in the compromises that are inherent in creating a relatively big boat that can be lugged around from place to place on a trailer. Sailing performance is one of those compromises.

Small boats get stability either from wide beam or deep, heavy keels. The Lancer 28 has neither.

To keep weight to a level that can be towed behind a car, trailerables such as the Lancer 28 tend to be lighter in weight and more lightly ballasted than boats of the same size designed to be kept in the water rather than taken home at the end of the day. The

Lancer 28’s 44% ballast/displacement ratio may sound high, but the actual amount of ballast—2200 pounds—is fairly low for a 28′ boat. By way of comparison, the Ranger 28, at about the same displacement, has 600 pounds more ballast.

It’s not just the weight of ballast that counts, it’s the location. Because of the Lancer 28’s shoal draft— less than 3’—the ballast cannot be located very far down. A fin keel 28-footer of the same displacement would draw 4′ or more, and have a correspondingly lower center of gravity.

What this means is that the Lancer 28 is tippy. Most owners in our survey consider the boat about average in stability, but in our experience, an “average” rating usually means a fairly tender boat.

The narrow 8′ beam doesn’t help stability, either. In many states 8′ is as wide as you can go without special trailering permits, so you find an awful lot of trailer sailers 8′ wide, no matter what their length.

The fixed keel of the Lancer 28 is a poor shape for windward performance. The keel is a hollow fiberglass box, with the cabin sole dropped down inside it. The keel is much wider than it should be for good performance, and its long, shallow shape does little as an efficient foil.

This is a boat that must be sailed upright. When the boat heels over, there is little to stop it from moving sideways. A centerboard would probably make a dramatic improvement in windward performance, but it was not an option.

Off the wind, performance is substantially better. Owners rate it average to above average in reaching and downwind performance.

The boat was built with both fractional and masthead rigs, with the fractional rig stepped further forward. The fractional boat should be better balanced, and is faster.

The Lancer 28 is no speed demon, with an average PHRF rating of 258 for the masthead version. The fractional rig is about 10 seconds per mile faster. By way of comparison, the Hunter 27 rates about 216, the Ericson 27 about 220, the Ranger 28 about 186, the Catalina 27 about 204. Any of these boats will chew up and spit out the Lancer 28.

You don’t buy this boat for speed. It’s a noncompetitive daysailer and weekend trailer cruiser.

Most Lancers under 30′ were powered by outboards, although inboard engines were frequently options. An inboard engine in the Lancer 28 adds several hundred pounds of weight to a boat that is already near the upper limit for trailering.

While most Lancer 28s have outboards, a number of different inboard engine configurations and models were used over the course of production, including

Petter, Renault and Yanmar diesels; a 10 hp gas inboard; and an OMC saildrive.

If the boat is really to be trailered, an outboard engine is preferable. An outboard can be flushed with fresh water after every cruise in salt water. The outboard and its fuel tank will come in at less than half the weight of any of the inboards. When the time comes to replace the engine, an outboard will cost about half what an inboard will cost, and you don’t have to worry about whether or not it will fit in the boat.

The outboard well in the stern of the Lancer 28 is pretty good. The engine stays in the water even in rough conditions, and the weight isn’t can’tilevered out over the stern to add to pitching moment. We’d be wary of purchasing a boat with a saildrive that has been used in salt water. A lot of owners are less than faithful about flushing out saildrives after each use, yet the innards are as vulnerable to corrosion as an outboard.

Likewise, parts for small diesel inboards are disproportionately expensive, and may be hard to find for any of the engines used in the boat except the Yanmar.

The inboard engine is tucked in a box under the companionway ladder, and owners rate the installation about average for accessibility.

A 10-horse outboard will move this boat along just fine, even in a chop. Take good care of it—flushing with fresh water after use in salt water—and an outboard will easily last for seven or eight years. Neglect it, and your first season may be its last.

Construction

To keep weight down for trailering, construction of the Lancer 28 is fairly light. To keep price down, finish detail is not particularly refined.

In its description of their fleet, Lancer described the 28 as bringing “real ocean-going capability to trailer boating.” We think you’d have to use a lot of imagination to consider this a boat for serious sailing in the ocean: the design and construction are those of a coastal cruiser and daysailer.

With the masthead rig, a compression column in the middle of the main cabin is required for under-deck support; the fractional rig utilizes the forward bulkhead.

Check for compression and stress cracks around either mast step.

The companionway dropboards are light plywood, and the companionway opening has so much taper that the boards can be removed by lifting them only a few inches. This may be convenient and give a lot of ventilation below, but it also means that the dropboards could fall out in a severe knockdown. The sliding companionway hatch is also wide, and not well sealed against boarding waves.

Several owners in our survey comment that the mast tabernacle is not strong enough, and that there is a lot of friction in the system when raising and lowering the mast.

The rig is quite tall—about 31′ above the top of the cabin with the masthead rig, and the fractional rig is taller still—so a lot of care is required in stepping and un-stepping the mast. That’s one trade-off with a maximum-size trailerable boat: you’re getting at the limit for easy rigging and unrigging without a fairly sophisticated tabernacle, which the boat doesn’t have.

Owner complaints about structural flaws include leaking hull-to-deck joints and leaking ports. Finding deck leaks is complicated by the vinyl headliner. Water may find its way along a circuitous route before it deposits itself on your head, and leaks may be next to impossible to trace. Look carefully for signs of drips and discoloration on the vinyl, particularly around every joint in the liner.

In general, there are numerous reports of deck leaks in our surveys. This is fairly common in relatively inexpensive mass-produced boats such as the Lancer 28, but it is a problem that can make your life miserable when cruising.

Although bottom blistering is usually less of a problem with trailerable boats than with boats kept in the water, several owners report blistering or other types of gelcoat flaws, such as crazing or stress cracks.

The Lancer 28 was designed in a time when it was fashionable to jam the maximum number of berths in the shortest possible overall boat length. It is true that there are six berths in the original version of this boat. It is also true that headroom at the aft end of the main cabin is 6′ 2″. However, just as the rooms in tract houses look a lot smaller in the flesh than they look in those wonderful wide-angle architectural photographs, the reality of the interior of the Lancer 28 is a little different from the promise.

Main cabin headroom comes from dropping the cabin sole 1′ into the keel stub. What this means is that you have a very long, narrow section of cabin sole over which there is reasonable headroom. But the effect is a little strange: you feel like you’re standing in a hole.

Frankly, this dropped cabin sole is a pretty mediocre idea. In the galley, where you could use the headroom, it’s not even easy to turn around because the dropped sole is so narrow. You’d be better off sitting on a little folding stool.

Without the dropped sole, headroom would be 5’2″ or so. You would have trouble selling that amount of headroom in a 28-footer, even a trailerable boat.

Forward, there is a narrow double berth with a storage locker below. In 1979, the forepeak berth was replaced in the Mark V version with a sail storage area. There is no provision for ventilation in this space. The bubble-type deckhouse fairs into the foredeck over the forward cabin, so there is reasonable sitting headroom over the berth. Actually, “cabin” is a misnomer: it is really just a berth, separated from the head by a bulkhead.

Just aft of the forward berth, a narrow head compartment spans the width of the boat. It gives you as much privacy as you can get in a trailer boat—which isn’t that much—and has a hatch overhead for ventilation. Some of these boats are equipped with self-contained toilets, while others have more conventional overboard-discharge toilets. Your sailing waters will dictate which arrangement you need.

There are two berths in the main cabin, On the port side is a conventional settee berth. On the starboard side, the dinette table drops to form a fairly wide berth, but don’t let anyone try to tell you it’s a double.

Dinettes don’t really work on narrow boats. You feel like you’re sitting in a narrow booth at the corner drugstore, which is fine if you happen to be a teenager—but not if you’re an adult. In this case, it’s a really tight squeeze for four people to fit into the dinette. On the other hand, it’s great seating for two.

Over the years, Lancer has actually done some pretty inventive things with interiors. Their boats had a California/European crossbred look that was always the talk of boatshow crowds, with wild colors and fabrics.

But the interior of the Lancer 28 is basically Neo-Padded Cell. Almost every surface is covered with either carpeting, upholstery, or padded vinyl.

Lancer isn’t the only builder guilty of this. Early Swans such as the Swan 43 were similarly padded.

It may seem like a good idea—if you get thrown against it you won’t get hurt—but we’ve never cared for the look of padding. Owning a boat is precariously close to insanity in any case: reminders of that when belowdecks are not particularly welcome.

The galley occupies both sides of the aft end of the main cabin, with a two-burner stove and lockers to port, and a sink, icebox and lockers to starboard. It’s quite workable.

Aft, there are quarterberths under both sides of the cockpit. They are very narrow at the foot. Your head and shoulders, however, are not stuffed under the cockpit, so the berths are not claustrophobic, although they are likely to be pretty hot in warm weather.

It’s not realistic to expect a lot of interior room in a hull as narrow as the Lancer 28. But the boat has a relatively long waterline, and the low-profile cabin trunk is also quite long, increasing the feeling of space.

Conclusions

The Lancer 28 is a maximum-size trailerable boat. The weight of about 5000 pounds will require a serious pulling vehicle if anything other than a once yearly trip to and from the launching ramp is planned.

Despite the six berths in the boat, we wouldn’t recommend it for four adults for anything longer than a weekend. For a young family with several children, the Lancer 28 could be seen as a floating camper.

The performance compromises that are a result of the shoal keel, high center of gravity and narrow beam have to be weighed against the fact that you can put the boat behind a big car or truck and take off for cruising areas that you might otherwise never reach with a 28′ boat.

If you really aren’t going to trailer the boat, there are a lot of other boats around 28′ long that will give you better performance and better accommodations. The extra foot or so of beam and ton of displacement that you would get in most non-trailerable 28-footers translates into a lot more usable volume, and in most cases, better performance. At the same time, a Lancer 28 costs less than most 28-footers.

Keeping a boat in a marina or on a mooring can be an expensive proposition. You can greatly reduce your sailing costs by owning a trailerable boat. The problem is that a trailerable as big as the Lancer 28 is a bit of a handful to tow, launch, and rig. You’re not going to hitch it up to the family station wagon after a day at the office and launch it for an evening cruise.

If you need a trailerable boat that can accommodate two adults and several children for relatively short-term cruising, the Lancer 28 makes sense. But don’t expect to get six berths, “full headroom,” shoal draft, and trailerability in a 28′ boat without some fairly substantial compromises.

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Thanks for the information on the Lancer28.My wife and me own a Lancer 28 we took it on a 6 day sail in puget sound and she did just fine had no problems.Handle great than our 23 ft American the 28 would turn on dime no problem on sailing her.

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All You Need to Know About the Liberty 28 Sailboat

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Liberty 28 sailboat ⁣specifications.

The Liberty 28 sailboat is a masterpiece‍ of design and craftsmanship, offering sailors a highly versatile and⁤ comfortable experience⁣ on ‌the water. With its sleek and ⁢elegant lines, this boat is as ⁣visually stunning as ​it is ‍functional. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and top-quality materials, the Liberty 28 is built to deliver exceptional performance and ensure a smooth sailing adventure.

Measuring 28 feet in length, this sailboat offers ample space both on deck and below, making it perfect for‌ accommodating small⁢ groups or‌ couples ​looking for a⁣ cozy getaway. Designed for ease of handling and maneuverability, ⁢the Liberty 28 features⁢ a comprehensive list of⁤ specifications that enhance its performance⁤ on the open sea.⁢ From ‍its powerful mast and rigging system to ⁢its durable hull construction, every aspect of the Liberty 28 has been carefully engineered with precision and attention to detail.

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When it comes to sailboats,‍ the Liberty 28 is a⁤ remarkable vessel that avid sailing enthusiasts cannot overlook. With its sleek design and top-notch craftsmanship, this sailboat offers an unmatched sailing experience that will leave you ‌in ‌awe. The Liberty 28 is ⁢equipped with state-of-the-art features and a spacious interior, making it a perfect ⁤choice⁤ for both leisurely cruises and competitive racing.

The first thing you’ll notice about the Liberty 28 is its stunning ‌exterior. The sleek lines and ‍graceful curves of ‍the hull not only enhance its aesthetics but⁣ also provide superior speed ‍and⁢ stability. The spacious cockpit allows for easy maneuverability and provides ample seating for‌ you and your crew. Whether you’re an experienced sailor or a novice,‌ you’ll appreciate the ease of sailing that this vessel offers. The Liberty 28 ⁢boasts excellent performance in various wind conditions, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable ride every time.

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Liberty 28‌ sailboat: pros⁤ and cons.

When it comes to⁢ the Liberty‍ 28 Sailboat, there are ​several factors to consider ⁢before taking the⁢ plunge. Here, we break down the advantages and disadvantages of this majestic vessel that captures the⁣ hearts ⁣of ⁤sailing enthusiasts ​worldwide.

• Stability: ⁤ One of the standout features of the Liberty​ 28 Sailboat is its exceptional stability. This means you can confidently navigate⁣ rough waters ‍without worrying about excessive rocking or discomfort.
• Spacious Interior: Despite its compact size, the Liberty 28 surprises with its‌ cleverly designed‍ and spacious interior. The boat offers ample room for comfortable ​living, allowing you to enjoy extended trips while still having all the necessary amenities within arm’s reach.
• Superb Craftsmanship: ‍Crafted with utmost precision and attention to detail, ⁤the Liberty 28 Sailboat boasts superior craftsmanship. The high-quality materials ⁤used in its construction ⁢ensure durability and ⁣longevity, making it a worthwhile investment for years to ​come.
• Cost: While the Liberty 28 is a remarkable​ sailboat, it comes with a price tag to‍ match its exceptional features. Acquiring one might require a significant financial commitment, making it less accessible for budget-conscious sailors.
• Speed: If speed ‍is what you seek, the Liberty 28 might⁣ not be ​the ideal choice.⁢ While it offers stability and comfort, it‌ may not excel in terms of​ speed‍ and agility compared to other sailboat models.
• Shallow Draft: The Liberty 28’s shallow draft, although advantageous in certain situations, could ⁣limit its ‍usability in deeper waters. It’s crucial ‌to consider the specific sailing ⁣conditions in your intended areas of exploration to avoid any navigational restrictions.

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Step aboard and immerse ‍yourself in the exquisite interior of‍ the Liberty 28 Sailboat. Every corner unveils a seamless blend of elegance and ⁣functionality, making it the ideal ⁢vessel for both experienced sailors and newcomers‌ to the yachting world.

The cleverly designed ​main salon boasts an abundance of natural light, ⁤thanks to the strategically placed windows that​ offer breathtaking views ​of the open‍ sea. The spacious layout instills a sense of⁣ freedom, while the cozy seating allows for‍ intimate conversations or relaxing moments spent with a good book. The⁢ beautifully crafted wooden cabinetry provides ample ​storage for all your⁢ sailing ‍essentials, ensuring a⁢ clutter-free environment at all times.

All You Need to Know about ‌the Liberty 28 Sailboat Features:

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Specifications: The Liberty 28 sailboat is ⁣a versatile and reliable vessel designed for both beginners and experienced‍ sailors alike. With its sleek and ‌elegant design, this sailboat is sure to turn heads on the water. Measuring at 28 feet in⁣ length and equipped with a sturdy fiberglass hull , the Liberty 28⁢ offers stability and durability in all weather conditions. Whether you’re planning a day trip or a weekend adventure, this sailboat provides ample‍ space and comfort for⁢ you and your crew to enjoy the open seas.

Key Features:

• Spacious ​cockpit for comfortable sailing experiences
• Efficient sail plan for ⁣optimal ⁣performance
• Reliable engine for smooth maneuverability
• Ample storage compartments for all your gear
• Comfortable sleeping ‍quarters for overnight trips
• Easy-to-use ⁣navigation system for hassle-free sailing
• Durable and long-lasting materials for⁣ minimal maintenance
• Modern and stylish ​interior design for a ‌luxurious feel

Additional Features:

• Full galley with stove and sink
• Spacious⁢ dining area for gatherings
• Head compartment with toilet and shower

In summary, the Liberty 28 sailboat is a well-designed and reliable vessel that⁢ offers comfort, performance, and style. Whether you’re a seasoned‌ sailor or a beginner, this sailboat is sure to enhance your sailing experiences and provide you with countless memorable adventures on the water.

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The Liberty 28 Sailboat boasts a unique layout designed to maximize comfort and functionality during your sailing adventures. Whether you ⁣are a ‍seasoned sailor or ⁤a ‍novice, this sailboat offers a ⁢spacious and well-thought-out interior ⁤that⁤ will meet all your needs while out on the open waters.

With a focus on convenience⁢ and ⁣practicality, the Liberty ‌28 features strategically placed furniture and amenities that ensure​ ample⁣ space for relaxation and seamless navigation. Here are some key highlights ⁢of the sailboat’s layout:

• Salon: The spacious salon provides‍ a comfortable seating area for relaxation and socializing. With ⁤large windows all around, you can enjoy panoramic views of the sea while sitting back and unwinding.
• Galley: The well-equipped galley includes a stove, sink, and ample storage space ⁣to make meal preparation a breeze. Cook up​ delicious meals and enjoy ​dining with friends and family at the adjacent dining area.
• Private Cabins: Rest and rejuvenate in the Liberty‍ 28’s cozy private cabins. With comfortable berths and storage compartments, you can enjoy a peaceful night’s ⁣sleep while feeling‍ secure in your ‌personal⁤ space.
• Head: The sailboat features a spacious head, ⁤complete with a toilet, sink, and shower. Freshwater tanks and a water heater⁤ ensure you have all⁤ the ‌essential‌ amenities‌ for a comfortable onboard experience.

Embrace the ⁤liberty​ of sailing with ​the Liberty 28 Sailboat. Its well-designed layout and array⁣ of features make it a perfect choice for both long and short sailing trips. Experience the freedom of the open waters, create lasting ‍memories, and ‍explore new horizons ‌with the Liberty 28.

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If you are ⁢looking for a sailboat ‍that combines performance, comfort, ‌and versatility, look no further than the Liberty ‌28. This ⁢magnificent vessel is crafted to exceed ⁣your sailing expectations, whether you are embarking on a leisurely day trip or planning a longer voyage. Designed with the utmost ‌attention to detail, the Liberty 28‍ boasts unmatched quality and durability.

Equipped with state-of-the-art features and expert⁤ craftsmanship, the Liberty 28 ⁤is built to‍ ensure a seamless sailing experience. This impressive sailboat encompasses⁤ the ideal combination of elegance and functionality. With‌ its spacious cabin layout, it provides ample room for relaxation and entertainment. The Liberty 28 ⁣also offers exceptional stability, making it perfect for both seasoned sailors ⁤and novices alike.

With‌ its ⁣stunning design, the Liberty 28 is sure to turn heads wherever it sails. ‍The attention to detail‌ in its construction is truly‍ second to none. Measuring 28 feet ‍in length, it offers plenty of space to comfortably accommodate your crew ⁤and gear. Its generous beam of 9 feet and 6 inches⁤ ensures a roomy cabin area , allowing everyone onboard ⁢to relax and enjoy the journey.

Don’t let⁢ its elegant appearance fool you; the Liberty 28 is built for performance. With a displacement of 6,500 pounds, this sailboat offers superior stability even ⁤in challenging conditions. Whether ‍you are planning a weekend getaway or a longer expedition, the Liberty 28 will exceed your expectations and ⁤make every moment on the water an unforgettable experience.

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Sail away with the liberty‌ 28 sailboat.

The Liberty 28 sailboat is a masterpiece​ of engineering and design, crafted to provide an exhilarating sailing‌ experience ​like no other. This impressive vessel combines cutting-edge technology with timeless elegance, making it ​a favorite choice among avid‌ sailors and beginners alike. Allow ‌us to take⁤ you on a virtual journey through the various components ⁢that make ​the Liberty 28 ‍sailboat an exceptional choice for your next ‍adventure on the open waters.

1. Sleek and Sturdy Hull: The Liberty 28 boasts a meticulously designed and‌ structurally robust hull, allowing it ⁣to glide smoothly‌ through the⁢ waves while maintaining stability and⁤ safety.

2. Spacious‍ and ⁤Comfortable Cabin: Step inside the Liberty 28’s spacious cabin, and you’ll be ⁢greeted by ​a truly luxurious‌ interior. With ample headroom, cozy sleeping quarters, and well-placed storage compartments, your comfort ‌is guaranteed during extended trips at sea.

liberty 28 sailboat for sale

Are ‌you ⁢a sailing enthusiast looking ⁤for the perfect vessel‍ to ⁤embark on your next maritime adventure? Look no further! The stunning Liberty 28 Sailboat is now available for sale and ready ​to fulfill all your sailing dreams. Designed⁢ with both performance and⁣ comfort in mind, this masterpiece of engineering offers a truly unforgettable sailing experience.

Featuring a sleek and elegant design, the Liberty 28 Sailboat boasts exceptional stability and maneuverability, making it an ideal choice for both seasoned⁤ sailors and those ‌looking to enter the world of sailing. Its spacious cabin provides ample room for​ relaxation and⁣ overnight stays,‍ ensuring a comfortable sailing experience for extended⁢ trips.⁢ The ‌well-designed layout includes multiple storage compartments, ​allowing you to bring all your ⁢essentials and more. Equipped with high-quality navigational instruments and safety features, you ⁣can confidently set sail and explore the open ​seas with peace of mind.

Q: What is ‌the Liberty 28 sailboat? A: The Liberty 28 sailboat is⁣ a popular​ model in​ the ‍boating community, known for its‌ exceptional performance and comfortable cruising capabilities.

Q: What are the key features of the Liberty 28 sailboat? A: The Liberty 28 sailboat boasts several notable features, including a spacious cockpit, a​ well-designed interior layout, and ⁢a sturdy fiberglass hull ⁢construction .

Q: How long is the Liberty 28 sailboat? A: The Liberty ​28 measures approximately 28 feet in length, making it a‌ suitable size for both experienced sailors and those new to ⁤sailing.

Q: What type of sail rig does the Liberty 28 sailboat have? A: The Liberty 28 utilizes a sloop rig, featuring a single mast and two ​sails ‍- a mainsail⁢ and a genoa. This‌ rig allows for easy handling and excellent maneuverability.

Q: How many people can the Liberty 28 sailboat accommodate? A: The Liberty 28⁣ is typically designed to comfortably accommodate up ​to four people, making​ it an ideal ⁢choice for small families or groups of friends.

Q: Is the Liberty 28⁤ sailboat suitable for long-distance cruising? A: Yes, the Liberty 28 is well-suited ‍for extended cruising. Its sturdy construction, ample storage space, and efficient design make it capable of handling various weather and sea conditions.

Q: What ⁢type of engine does the Liberty 28 sailboat have? A: The‌ Liberty⁤ 28 is ​typically equipped with an inboard diesel ⁣engine, providing reliable power for propulsion when the ​wind is not favorable.

Q: What are some of the ⁤advantages of choosing the Liberty 28 sailboat? A: The Liberty‌ 28⁣ offers ⁤numerous advantages, such as excellent sailing performance, a comfortable and well-appointed ‍interior, and a versatile design suitable for both coastal cruising and offshore adventures.

Q: ⁢How much does the Liberty 28 sailboat cost? A: The‍ cost of a Liberty 28 sailboat can vary depending ⁣on various factors, including the boat’s age, condition, and location. It is recommended to check with local boat brokers or online marketplaces for specific pricing information.

Q: ⁢Are there any notable drawbacks to consider when choosing the Liberty 28 sailboat? A: While the Liberty 28 sailboat has many positive attributes, it’s important ⁤to note that‌ the⁣ size may limit⁤ the number of guests you⁣ can ⁣comfortably accommodate. Additionally, some sailors may prefer a larger vessel for extended cruising ⁣or liveaboard purposes. Overall, it’s ⁣a matter of personal preference and intended⁣ use.

To Wrap It Up

In conclusion, the ⁣Liberty 28 sailboat offers a myriad of features and ‌advantages for sailing enthusiasts ‍looking for a reliable and versatile vessel. Its compact⁢ size and ease of handling make ⁣it suitable for both experienced sailors and those new to the world ⁢of sailing. With its sturdy construction and exceptional ⁢performance capabilities, this⁤ sailboat guarantees a safe and enjoyable sailing ⁤experience in various conditions.

The⁢ Liberty 28’s spacious and well-designed interior offers comfort and convenience, making it ideal for extended trips or weekend cruises. Its well-appointed galley and ample storage space ensure that all essentials are readily available ⁣on⁤ board. Furthermore, its ⁢efficient use of space allows for comfortable sleeping arrangements and a ‍cozy living area.

Sailors can rest assured that‌ the Liberty 28 comes equipped with high-quality rigging‍ and sailing⁣ gear, ensuring optimal performance on the water. The boat’s sturdy and ​durable build, along with its advanced ‍safety features, inspire confidence and peace of mind even ⁢in challenging weather conditions.

Whether you seek ⁣thrilling racing adventures or relaxing family‌ getaways, the Liberty 28 sailboat is a worthy vessel to consider. Its efficient design, reliability,‍ and‌ outstanding​ features ‍cater to the needs of various sailing enthusiasts, making⁣ it a popular choice among experienced sailors and ​novices alike.

In conclusion, the Liberty 28 sailboat represents ‌a superb ‌option for anyone in search ​of a⁤ sailboat that combines performance, reliability, and comfort. Its versatility and ease⁤ of handling provide an exceptional sailing experience, regardless ‍of⁣ skill level. ⁣So, embark on your next sailing adventure ‌with the Liberty 28, and enjoy the freedom​ and joy that⁤ only ⁤the ‍open seas‌ can offer.

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L. Francis Herreshoff H-28 Ketch

Just two owners in 47 years.

Professionally maintained by Cutts and Case in Oxford, Maryland for the last 11 years.

Frequent exhibit boat at annual Sultana Downrigging Weekend in Chestertown since 2012.

“Simplicity afloat is the surest guarantee of happiness.”

– L. Francis Herreshoff

One of LFH’s most graceful designs, Gwylan is ready to begin turning heads in new harbors starting with the 2024 season.

LOA 28’

Sparred length: 34’

LWL 23’

Beam 8’9”

Draft 3’6”

Sail area: 343 s.f.

w/genoa approx. 546 s.f.

Built 1976 by McKie (Nick) Roth, Westport, Maine

White cedar over white oak, mahogany brightwork, bronze fastened, lead keel.

Reinforced 1998 with Cutts & Case's patented method which laces the planking below the waterline with thin Kevlar cord, resulting in an exceptionally safe and strong hull. No cracks in seams or planks in 26 seasons underway. See WoodenBoat #78 .  No known rot.

Original Volvo-Penta MD7A diesel is well cared for, runs beautifully.

​Sails made by the legendary Stuart Hopkins at Dabbler Sails, who crafted them from Dacron to look like vintage cotton: half-width panels (18") sewn with brown thread to catch the eye (and the camera), both jibs mitered to complete the vintage appearance. Sails are well maintained: main, mizzen, genoa, staysail. Includes a masthead drifter. Previous suit of sails are usable and are included.

Price $25,000, negotiable for a good home.

Ideal buyer has the skills and time to self-maintain or the availability of a competent yard.

You'll smile every time you look at her!

I have for 27 seasons.

She's now at Cutts & Case Shipyard in Oxford, Maryland, hauled for the season, stored indoors, among the many other beautiful boats in this classic yard.

See Drone Videos by Paul DeLaney

many more still images .

Authenticity

Gwylan closely follows LFH’s original design from the December, 1942 issue of the magazine The Rudder except for the welcome addition of a short bowsprit and removable jibstay to allow setting a big genoa in lighter air. It also is a handy place for the 25 lb. CQR anchor, which allows me to comfortably cruise singlehanded several hundred miles a year on the Chesapeake Bay and Delaware River.

The article was reprinted later in Herreshoff’s Sensible Cruising Designs ( still available )

L. Francis Herreshoff’s biographer, Roger C. Taylor, describes the development of the H-28 in his Volume II and he used two pictures of Gwylan in his excerpt article in Woodenboat No. 206 .

Author Roger Taylor on board Gwylan at Chestertown during Downrigging Weekend, 2016.

Gwylan’s first owner was a fascinating man, Capt. John Cadwalader, USN. In addition to being a lover of the sea, he was a professor of Shakespeare and a namesake descendent of one of George Washington’s generals in the American Revolution. The name Gwylan is the Welsh word for “seagull”.

She's sweet and true - prettiest boat in the harbor.

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The Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore collapses, 6 feared dead

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In an aerial view, the cargo ship Dali sits in the water after running into and collapsing the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore on Tuesday. Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images hide caption

In an aerial view, the cargo ship Dali sits in the water after running into and collapsing the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore on Tuesday.

At least six people are presumed dead following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday morning, officials said.

The bridge fell into the Patapsco River after it was struck by a nearly 1,000-foot-long container ship, sending several people plunging into the frigid waters below.

During a news update Tuesday evening, the U.S. Coast Guard told reporters they are ending an active search and rescue operation for the six people left unaccounted for at 7:30 p.m. local time.

Rear Adm. Shannon Gilreath said that based on the length of time since the bridge collapsed and the water temperatures, they don't believe that search teams are going to find any of these individuals still alive.

Gilreath told reporters that the Coast Guard is not leaving, but is going to "transition to a different phase."

The recovery phase will begin at 6 a.m. local time Wednesday when divers will begin searching for remains of all missing victims, Gilreath said.

Col. Roland L. Butler, Jr., Secretary of Maryland State Police, told reporters the conditions have changed and made it dangerous for first responders and divers to be in the water.

The Picture Show

Photos: baltimore's key bridge collapses; search and rescue efforts continue.

He emphasized that police will still have surface ships out in the water overnight.

"We're hoping to put those divers in the water and begin a more detailed search to do our very best to recover those six missing people," Butler said.

The collision set off a rapid search-and-rescue operation. Eight people from a construction crew that was working to repair potholes on the bridge are thought to have fallen into the water, Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld told reporters.

Authorities did not believe any drivers were submerged in their cars, Wiedefeld said.

The bridge collapsed instantly

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The bridge, which is part of Interstate 695, collapsed around 1:30 a.m. when it was struck by a massive cargo vessel named the Dali. Dramatic video of the collision shows the hulking ship–the length of more than three football fields– slamming into one of the bridge's pillars, and then an expanse of the bridge falling into the water instantly.

The Dali, a Singapore-flagged ship, had left Baltimore at 1 a.m. and was bound for Colombo, Sri Lanka, according to Marine Traffic , a maritime data site.

Synergy Marine Group, the company that manages the ship, said in a statement that all 22 crew members are accounted for and that there were no injuries resulting from the crash. The company also said there was no pollution to the water.

In a briefing for the media, Moore said the crew of the container ship had notified authorities about a power outage onboard shortly before the collision. The crew notified authorities of "a power issue," Moore said, confirming earlier reports that they had lost power on the ship.

The ship was traveling at approximately 8 knots when it hit the bridge, Moore said. In the immediate aftermath of the collision, officials feared motorists might be submerged in the river, but Moore said that a mayday signal was issued with enough time for authorities to stop the flow of traffic coming over the bridge.

A collapsed section of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore is seen in the waters of the Patapsco River. The bridge collapsed early Tuesday after it was struck by a 984-foot-long cargo ship. Win McNamee/Getty Images hide caption

A collapsed section of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore is seen in the waters of the Patapsco River. The bridge collapsed early Tuesday after it was struck by a 984-foot-long cargo ship.

"I have to say I'm thankful for the folks who once the warning came up, and once notification came up that there was a mayday, who literally by being able to stop cars from coming over the bridge, these people are heroes. They saved lives," Moore said.

FBI and state officials said the preliminary investigation points to an accident and that there was no credible evidence of any terrorist attack. Moore said the Francis Scott Key Bridge was fully up to code and there was no structural issue with the bridge.

"In fact, the bridge was actually fully up to code," Moore said.

The ship has had at least one previous accident

Vessel traffic in and out of the Port of Baltimore, one of the busiest on the East Coast, was suspended "until further notice," port officials announced, as search-and-rescue operations continued and the preliminary investigation into the crash was getting underway.

"This does not mean the Port of Baltimore is closed," port officials said in a statement. "Trucks are being processed within our marine terminals."

Gov. Moore declared a state of emergency and said his office was in close communication with Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg. The secretary was due to arrive in Baltimore to visit the crash site and receive updates on the investigation.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, left, speaks during a news conference as Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) looks on near the scene where a container ship collided with a support on the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Steve Ruark/AP hide caption

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, left, speaks during a news conference as Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) looks on near the scene where a container ship collided with a support on the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

The National Transportation Safety Board said it will investigate what happened, announcing on X (formerly Twitter) that it was launching a "go team" to Baltimore.

Prior to the crash, the ship had completed 27 inspections, according to a database by the maritime safety site Equasis. In one inspection at a port in Chile last year, the ship was determined to have a deficiency related to "propulsion and auxiliary machinery," according to Equasis.

In 2016, an inspection found "hull damage impairing sea worthiness" after the ship hit a dock on its way out of the port of Antwerp. Video of the incident shows the stern of the ship scraping against the quay as it attempted to exit the North Sea container terminal.

The bridge is an important travel route with a deep history

Members of the National Transportation Safety Board listen to NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy speak during a news conference near the scene where a container ship collided with a support on the Francis Scott Key Bridge, in Dundalk, Md., Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Matt Rourke/AP hide caption

Members of the National Transportation Safety Board listen to NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy speak during a news conference near the scene where a container ship collided with a support on the Francis Scott Key Bridge, in Dundalk, Md., Tuesday, March 26, 2024.

The bridge's collapse leaves Baltimore and travelers along the East Coast without a vital transit corridor for the foreseeable future. The four-lane, 1.6-mile-long bridge carries some 11.3 million vehicles each year, according to state data, and is one of three ways to get through Baltimore on the interstate.

Reconstructing the bridge will be a "long-term build," Moore told reporters.

Speaking from the White House, President Biden said he intends for the federal government to "pay for the entire cost of reconstructing that bridge."

"We're gonna get it up and running again as soon as possible," Biden said. "Fifteen thousand jobs depend on that port, and we're gonna do everything we can to protect those jobs and help those workers."

The bridge isn't just a vital transportation route. It also has a special historical significance.

It opened to the public in March 1977, but its history goes much deeper than that. Scholars believe it stood within 100 yards of the site where its namesake, Francis Scott Key, witnessed the failed British bombardment of Fort McHenry in September 1814.

Key, an American lawyer, watched the battle from the British warship he had boarded to negotiate the release of a detained American civilian. The awe he felt at seeing the flag rise the next morning inspired him to write "Defense of Fort McHenry," which was later renamed "The Star-Spangled Banner" and became the U.S. national anthem in 1931.

Shippers are scrambling to re-route their cargo

Roughly $80 billion worth of cargo passes through the Port of Baltimore each year. But with the port's shipping channels now closed indefinitely due to the accident, shippers have been left scrambling to find alternate routes to transport their goods to and from the East Coast.

Some vessels have already been diverted to Norfolk, Va., Margie Shapiro, who runs a freight handling business in Baltimore, told NPR . Other traffic could be re-routed through New York or Philadelphia.

The Dali was being chartered by Maersk and carrying cargo for Maersk customers, the shipping giant said in a statement . The company said it would be omitting Baltimore from its services "until it is deemed safe for passage through this area."

Cargo already at the Port of Baltimore will have to travel overland, but truck traffic will also be snarled by the loss of the bridge.

"The whole ecosystem is going to be a little bit off," Shapiro said. "When the ecosystem gets messy, things get messy. Freight rates go up. The world gets a little bit chaotic."

NPR's Dave Mistich and Scott Horsley contributed to this report.

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H-28 (Herreshoff)

H-28 (Herreshoff) is a 26 ′ 11 ″ / 8.2 m monohull sailboat designed by L. Francis Herreshoff and built by Cheoy Lee Shipyard, Gallart Shipyard (Astilleros Gallart), and Compass Yachts Ltd. starting in 1942.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Sloop or Ketch. Some builders of this design, or it’s variants include:

Compass Yachts Ltd. (NZ) 1970-1984 FG (modified by John Lidgard) Far East Boats Ltd.(Japan) International Marine (Japan) Cheoy Lee Shipyard (Hong Kong) BERMUDA 30 Walker Boat Co Ltd.(AUS) Parkins Marine - Ft. Lauderdale, FL (USA) Middleton Marine - La Crosse, FL (USA) Gallart Shipyard (ESP)

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March 26, 2024 - Baltimore Key Bridge collapses after ship collision

By Helen Regan , Kathleen Magramo , Antoinette Radford, Alisha Ebrahimji , Maureen Chowdhury , Rachel Ramirez , Elise Hammond , Aditi Sangal , Tori B. Powell , Piper Hudspeth Blackburn and Kathleen Magramo , CNN

Our live coverage of the Baltimore bridge collapse has moved here .

Crew member on DALI said everyone on board was safe hours after bridge collapse, official says

From CNN’s Amy Simonson

A crew member on the DALI cargo ship sent a message hours after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed Tuesday saying everybody on board was safe, according to Apostleship of the Sea director Andy Middleton.

Middleton, who spent time with the captain of the DALI Monday, told CNN’s Laura Coates he reached out to a crew member after hearing about the incident Tuesday morning. 

He said there were 22 members aboard the ship from India who were setting sail earlier Tuesday morning and were heading toward Sri Lanka.

“I was able to reach out to a crew member very early this morning around 5:30 (a.m. ET) or 6 (a.m. ET) and get a message to them asking if they were OK,” he said. “That crew member responded within just a few minutes advising that the crew was safe, and everybody that [was] on board was safe.”

Middleton was told by the ship's captain Monday that the vessel was going to take a longer route to avoid risks along the Yemen coast.

“When I was out with the captain yesterday, we were talking while we were driving, and he advised that they were sailing down and around the tip of South Africa in order to avoid the incidents that are going on off the Yemen coast, and it was a safer way to go,” he said.

Middleton said the  Apostleship of the Sea  is a ministry to seafarers with members that spend time in the port and on the vessels as a friendly face to the seafarers that visit the Port of Baltimore, “taking care of their needs to make sure that they're reminded of their God-given human dignity when they're here in Baltimore.”

Search operation ends in "heartbreaking conclusion," Maryland governor says. Here's the latest

From CNN staff

Six people, who were believed to be part of a road construction crew, are presumed dead after Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed early Tuesday morning. The collapse came after a 984-foot cargo ship hit the bridge's pillar.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore told reporters Tuesday evening it's a "really heartbreaking conclusion to a challenging day."

Late Tuesday, it was discovered that two of the construction workers who went missing after the bridge collapsed were from Guatemala , the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said late Tuesday.

Here's what you should know to get up to speed:

• The victims: Eight people were on the bridge  when it fell, according to officials. At least two people were rescued — one was taken to the hospital and was later  discharged , fire official and the medical center said.
• The incident: Video shows the moment the entire bridge structure falls into the water, as the ship hits one of the bridge's pillars. CNN analysis shows that the  ships lights flickered  and it veered off course before it hit the bridge. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said the crew on the ship were able to issue a "mayday" before colliding into the bridge, which allowed the authorities to stop incoming traffic from going onto the bridge.
• Response efforts: Earlier, dive teams from various state and local agencies were brought in to assist in search-and-rescue operations, according to Maryland State Police Secretary Col. Roland L. Butler Jr.. The mission started with 50 personnel and continued to grow before the Coast Guard announced Tuesday evening that it was suspending its active search-and-rescue operation and transitioning to a "different phase."
• The investigation: Authorities are still working to establish exactly how the crash occurred. The National Transportation Safety Board will look into  how the bridge was built  and investigate the structure itself. It will "take time to dig through" whether the bridge had ever been  flagged for any safety deficiencies , NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said.
• Rebuilding the bridge: US Sen. Chris Van Hollen said the path to rebuilding the bridge will be "long and expensive." Senior White House adviser Tom Perez told reporters Tuesday “it’s too early” to tell how long it will take to rebuild the bridge. President Joe Biden said Tuesday he wants the federal government to bear the full cost of rebuilding the collapsed bridge, noting that it will not wait for the company who owns the container ship DALI to shoulder the costs. Funding could come from the Federal Highway Administration as well as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, but it may require additional funding from Congress.

2 of the missing construction workers from bridge collapse were from Guatemala, foreign ministry says

From CNN’s Allison Gordon, Flora Charner and Amy Simonson

Two of the construction workers missing from the bridge collapse in Baltimore were from Guatemala, the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement late Tuesday.

Those missing included a 26-year-old originally from San Luis, Petén. The other is a 35-year-old from Camotán, Chiquimula, the statement said.

The ministry said both were part of a work team “repairing the asphalt on the bridge at the time of the accident.”

The statement did not name the two people missing, but it said the country’s consul general in Maryland “went to the area where the families of those affected are located,” where he hopes to be able to meet with the brothers of both missing people.

The consulate   also issued a statement Tuesday saying its consul general in Maryland "remains in contact with local authorities," and also confirmed that two of those missing "were of Guatemalan origin.”

Six people, who were believed to be part of a road construction crew, are presumed dead after Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed early Tuesday morning when a cargo ship hit the bridge's pillar.

State and federal officials have not released information about the identities of any of the six missing workers.

Underwater mapping of bridge collapse area to begin Wednesday, Baltimore fire chief says

From CNN's Jennifer Henderson

Search operations near the Key Bridge collapse have shut down for the night due to dangerous conditions, but the process of underwater mapping with many local, state and federal dive teams will begin Wednesday, Baltimore City Fire Chief James Wallace told CNN’s Anderson Cooper Tuesday night.

Wallace said the portion of the Patapsco River is “tidal influenced, so it goes through tide cycles just like the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay does.”

The water depths in the area under the bridge vary from 40 feet to more than 60 feet, Wallace said. The deeper the divers go, the colder the temperatures they encounter, and the visibility is zero, he added.

 Wallace said when crews arrived Tuesday morning, the surface water temperatures of the Patapsco River were about 47 degrees with an air temperature of 44-45 degrees.

Here's what you should know about the historic Francis Scott Key Bridge

The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed early Tuesday after a massive container ship lost power and crashed into the iconic Baltimore bridge, sending people and vehicles into the frigid Patapsco River.

Six people, believed to be part of a road construction crew, are presumed dead and the Coast Guard has ended its active search and rescue mission.

Here's what you should know about the historic bridge:

• How old?: The Francis Scott Key Bridge, also referred to as just the Key Bridge, opened to traffic in March 1977 and is the final link in the Baltimore Beltway, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA.) It crosses over the 50-foot-deep Patapsco River, where former US attorney Francis Scott Key found inspiration to write the lyrics to the Star Spangled Banner, the MDTA says.
• How long?: The bridge was 1.6 miles long when standing, MDTA reports.
• Traffic volume: More than 30,000 people commuted daily on the bridge, according to Maryland Gov. Wes Moore.
• How much did it cost?: The bridge cost $60.3 million to build, MDTA says. Since its collapse, President Joe Biden said he’s committed to helping rebuild the bridge as soon as possible.
• About the port: Baltimore ranks as the ninth biggest US port for international cargo. It handled a record 52.3 million tons, valued at $80.8 billion, in 2023. According to the Maryland state government, the port supports 15,330 direct jobs and 139,180 jobs in related services.
• About the ship: The bridge collapsed after a container vessel called Dali collided with one of its supports. Dali is operated by Singapore-based Synergy Group but had been chartered to carry cargo by Danish shipping giant Maersk . The ship is about 984 feet long , according to MarineTraffic data. That’s the length of almost three football fields.

Baltimore woman says bridge collapse was "like a piece of family dissolved"

From CNN's Kit Maher

For longtime Baltimore resident, Ceely, who opted not to share her last name, seeing footage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse  Tuesday was deeply personal.

“I was very heavy-hearted,” Ceely told CNN. “Very tearful, thinking about the families whose loved ones may be in the water and just remembering when the bridge was constructed, and it was just like a piece of family dissolved.”

Ceely was at a prayer group Tuesday morning when she saw the news. She recalled being afraid when she first crossed the bridge while in Ford Maverick in 1975, but grew to like it because it saved time on the road.

“It was a main artery just like a blood line. It was a main artery to the other side of town. It was awesome. It beat going through the city all the time,” she said.

Elder Rashad A. Singletary , a senior pastor who led Tuesday night’s vigil at Mt. Olive Baptist Church told CNN that many church members watched the bridge's construction.

"It’s a part of the community. A lot of our individuals in our congregation drive that bridge to go to work, and so now it’s really a life changing moment,” he said.

"Heartbreaking conclusion to a challenging day," Maryland governor says as Coast Guard ended search operation

From CNN's Aditi Sangal

More than 18 hours after the collapse of the Baltimore bridge, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said it was a heartbreaking conclusion after the Coast Guard ended the search-and-rescue operation for the six people who were on the bridge when it collapsed.

It's a "really heartbreaking conclusion to a challenging day," he said.

"We put every single asset possible — air, land and sea" to find the missing people, he told reporters on Tuesday evening. "While even though we're moving on now to a recovery mission, we're still fully committed to making sure that we're going to use every single asset to now bring a sense of closure to the families," the governor added.

6 people presumed dead after Baltimore bridge collapse, Coast Guard says. Here's what we know

As the sun sets in Baltimore, six people are presumed dead after a major bridge collapsed overnight Tuesday, according to the Coast Guard. The Francis Scott Key Bridge came down around 1:30 a.m. ET after a cargo ship collided with it.

The Coast Guard said it has ended its active search-and-rescue operation for the missing construction workers who were on the bridge when it collapsed.

• What we know: Eight people were on the bridge when it fell, according to officials. At least two people were rescued — one was taken to the hospital and has been discharged . The Coast Guard has been searching for six other people. But, around 7:30 p.m. ET, the Coast Guard said it has transitioned to a “different phase” of operation, now it did “not believe we are going to find any of these individuals alive,” Rear Adm. Shannon Gilreath said.
• About the ship: The bridge collapsed after a container vessel called Dali collided with one of its supports. The vessel is operated by Singapore-based Synergy Group but had been chartered to carry cargo by Danish shipping giant Maersk . The US Embassy in Singapore has been in contact with the country’s Maritime and Port Authority, a State Department spokesperson said.
• The investigation: The National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation into the collapse. A team of 24 experts will dig into nautical operations, vessel operations, safety history records, owners, operators, company policy and any safety management systems or programs, said NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy. A voyage data recorder will be critical to the investigation, she added. 
• Vehicles on the bridge: Officials are also working to verify the numbers of how many cars and people were on the bridge, Homendy said. Gov. Wes Moore said the quick work of authorities in closing the bridge had saved lives . Radio traffic captured how authorities stopped traffic and worked to clear the bridge seconds before the impact . Maryland State Police Secretary Col. Roland L. Butler Jr. said there is a “ distinct possibility ” more vehicles were on the bridge, but authorities have not found any evidence to support that.
• Looking ahead: NTSB will look into how the bridge was built and investigate the structure itself, including if it was flagged for any safety deficiencies , Homendy said. The federal government has also directed its resources to help with search and rescue, to reopen the port and rebuild the bridge, Vice President Kamala Harris said . Earlier, President Joe Biden said t he federal government will pay to fix the bridge.
• The economy: Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg warned the collapse will have a serious impact on supply chains . Until the channel is reopened, ships will likely already be changing course for other East Coast ports. Ocean carriers are already being diverted from the Port of Baltimore, where the bridge collapsed, to the Port of Virginia to “keep trade moving."

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Local news | recovery efforts to resume wednesday for six key bridge construction workers believed to have perished, local news | baltimore key bridge collapse map: view the path of the cargo ship dali.

The cargo ship Dali started moving at 12:51 a.m. Tuesday and within a half hour struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge as it made its way out of the Port of Baltimore on the Patapsco River.

As required by Maryland law, a state-licensed pilot was operating the ship, whose lights appeared to flicker before the crash. Vessel traffic has been suspended in and out of the port, one of the nation’s busiest.

View the map below to see the path of the 948-foot cargo ship.

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