Opening Tower Bridge for a massive cruise ship

Tower Bridge has been opening up for ships since 1894, and although there aren't as many vessels on the Thames today, those bascules still open and close around 800 times per year.
We had the privilege of opening and closing the bridge, as the cruise ship Silver Wind passed beneath. Take a look:

Reporter: Will Noble
Producer: Ross Miklaszewicz

[phillwainewright]

We've got two bascule bridges in Poole. I never get tired of watching them raise and lower.

[johntauren]

I got to see Tower Bridge being raised and lowered twice when I was in London two years ago. Once from near the HMS Belfast, and once from the tour on the walkways above.

[Rhaman]

The most interesting sighting in London, the Tower of London, is very close by. The bridge tour, access to the working parts, is very interesting and impressive as well but I missed watching the bridge opening for a ship. This video redeemed that missed event. Thanks

[tumainitiger]

So that's the bloody thing that blocked my view of the HMS Belfast on the Thames Clipper a couple months ago then. I do wonder why it decided to stop right next to it as if in some way showing off how big it is or something.

[exsellme]

What an excellent video and a wonderful teaching tool

[ginget]

Can't wait for 8 minutes? Imagine waiting to cross the runway at Gibraltar airport when 2 planes come in, the whole peninsulas' traffic stops for at least half an hour

[trainsgochoochoo]

Oh wow I was down by HMS Belfast watching it all happen, I had no idea you did it! Impressive.

[sonianaik]

❤️❤️my all time favourite Tower bridge🥰

[Teddy_Bass]

That bloke in charge of the bridge deserves legendary status, Or at least an OBE

[YouTubeDestinations]

Massive? That’s a rather Tiny cruise ship... compared to most.

[swisssights]

Ver nice video, greetings from Switzerland!

[matthewrobertson]

Now that is something I would LOVE to do!

[martellprb]

Is it me or has this video been posted before?

[josephdaisley]

Wow - that's cool! How about they try it with the Harmony of the Seas next?
It would sure be a great ride, if it were remotely possible.

[emilygibbins]

This video should have more views it was insane and very interesting also if you happen to scroll down then i hope you have a really really nice nice day

[Sakura-zurz]

I love s bridge architecture and design, any bridge has their personality, it gives me spiritual, intellectual and educational history distinction from others. It is best way to connect and bridge the gap between creative thinking and cross-cultural relationships.🤗

[amylogan]

Oh and I forgot Merry Christmas love to come up to London soon to see you it was like last Christmas the last time I saw you from Archie your nephew

[MTBSoja]

The few days that I was in London I saw it open!

[HDTransport]

So filmed in July and uploaded in November 2017???

[FINDERSBEEPERS]

I jumped off tower bridge last weekend ... the video is on our channel