The Cuauhtémoc, a tall ship of the Mexican Navy, crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday, May 17, leading to two fatalities and 19 injuries. Previously, the vessel had visited Baltimore and was scheduled to return in 2026, generating fond memories among locals. The incident follows federal warnings about the risks bridges face, particularly after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in 2024. Witnesses reported issues with the ship before the crash, and an investigation by the NTSB has commenced to uncover the causes behind the tragic event.
It was heartbreaking to know that the ship was there on a goodwill mission with great positive energy.
The tops of the tall ship's sails collapsed like matchsticks at almost 150 feet in the air, leaving some of the 277 crew members onboard dangling.
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