Sarah Mildred Long Bridge
NH, ME Sue Owner of Tanker that Hit Bridge
SeacoastOnline: The states of New Hampshire and Maine have filed a federal lawsuit against the owners of the Portuguese tanker MV Harbour Feature for millions of dollars in damage caused when the ship crashed into the Sarah Mildred Long...
Piscataqua Bridge Repair Estimated at $2.5 Million
SeacoastOnline: Damage to the Sarah Mildred Long Bridge is estimated at $2.5 million, in the wake of a maritime accident Monday , when it was struck broadside by a cargo ship. Cianbro, of Pittsifield, Maine, will be performing...
NH Bridge Closed 2-4 Weeks After Tanker Collision
Portland Press Herald: The Sarah Mildred Long Bridge will be closed to motor vehicle traffic 2 to 4 weeks because of an accident Monday in which a 470’ tanker drifted from its moorings and hit the bridge,...
Santa Waterskis Down Piscataqua River
Seacoast Online: A few hundred spectators gathered along the city’s riverfront Saturday to catch a glimpse of Santa and his reindeer water skiing across the frigid Piscataqua. The inaugural event took place between the Sarah Mildred Long and Memorial...
NH River Officials Push for Bridge Replacement
SeaCoastOnline: As Maine and New Hampshire look toward the rehabilitation of the Sarah Mildred Long Bridge 5 to 6 years from now, Piscataqua River officials continue their public call for a new bridge instead. The Piscataqua River Economic Development...
Focus on: Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Portsmouth was settled in 1630 and claims to be the country’s third oldest city. Portsmouth quickly grew into a significant trade port due to its strategic location at the mouth of the Piscataqua River. The city declined in the...
Portsmouth Names & Numbers
Getting There Charts: NOAA 13283, 13285, 13274SC, 13278, 13286 When approaching the mouth of the Piscataqua River, use caution, as the current is very strong and the channel is plied by a large number of commercial ships and recreational...
