Why Chicago Can’t Get Rid of This 620-Foot Abandoned Ship

A 620-foot World War II freighter has remained on Chicago’s Calumet River for decades, fueling rumors of a cover-up. Discover how CTC Number 1 survived a bridge collision, became floating cement infrastructure, and why asbestos, towing costs, and freshwater keep it trapped—and remarkably intact. Subscribe to MegaBuilds Signal as we uncover the hidden economics, engineering, and forgotten history behind the world’s strangest abandoned infrastructure and megaprojects. #MegaBuildsSignal #CTCNumber1 #AbandonedShip #ChicagoHistory #GreatLakes#FailedByDesign #ConstructionFail #EngineeringDisaster #BillionDollarFail #AbandonedConstruction #SkyscraperFail, ConstructionScandal, EngineeringNegligence, DesignFlaw #ConstructionDocumentary# #EngineeringDocumentary #MegaProjectDisaster #CivilEngineeringFail