Cautions for the Gilmerton Bridge, Norfolk, VA, AICW Statute Mile 5.8
Cruisers attempting to transit Norfolk waters during rush hour are very familiar with the Gilmerton Bridge and its neighbor the Norfolk Southern RR bridge. In addition to the warning below, John Kettlewell’s Intracoastal Waterway Chartbook includes this warning:
“Caution: Channel bends at bridge and approaching traffic may not be visible.”
Be very careful approaching the Gilmerton Bridge southbound at sunrise. We were blinded this morning–couldn’t see the markers, the bridge or our chart plotter screen. We went aground and saw 3 other boats behind us make the same mistake! There’s also a construction barge in front of the bridge which makes it more difficult to see.
Captain Harriet Hardy
Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Gilmerton Bridge
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