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U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Sailfish is seen in foreground as it escorts the MV Dali as it leaves the Port of Baltimore on Monday, June 24, 2024.

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Sailfish prepares to escort the MV Dali during its transit from the Port of Baltimore to the Port of Virginia in Norfolk on Monday, June 24, 2024. Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher Bokum/U.S. Coast Guard/AP hide caption

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Dali cargo ship leaves Baltimore for Virginia, nearly 3 months after bridge collapse

The Dali was headed for Norfolk, Va., to have roughly 1,500 cargo containers off-loaded to reduce draft then undergo continued salvage and repairs from damage caused during the bridge collapse.

The cargo ship Dali sits in the water, surrounded by four concrete dolphins, after running into and collapsing the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, 2024, in Baltimore.

The cargo ship Dali sits in the water, surrounded by four concrete dolphins, after running into and collapsing the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, 2024, in Baltimore. Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images hide caption

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Investigations

Concrete structures meant to protect Baltimore bridge appear unchanged for decades

Experts said if the Key Bridge had been fitted with more robust collision-prevention structures, the collapse might have been avoided. Records indicate the protections weren't significantly altered.

Concrete structures meant to protect Baltimore bridge appear unchanged for decades

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