Narrative from survivors and witnesses provides emotional depth and authenticity
Detailed historical account of the bridge's construction and replacement offers context for the tragedy
Includes accounts from the sole survivor, Wesley McIntire, for a unique perspective
Coverage of the legal proceedings and aftermath enriches the listener's understanding of the event
Summarized by Shop
On the morning of May 9, 1980, harbor pilot John Lerro was guiding a 600-foot freighter, the Summit Venture, into Tampa Bay. Directly in the ship's path was the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Suddenly, a violent weather cell reduced visibility to zero at the precise moment when Lerro attempted to direct the 20,000-ton vessel underneath the bridg