How a perfect storm of conditions caused the Brooklyn Bridge crash
As the Mexican navy tall ship sailed along the East River, crowds of people lined the banks waving and taking pictures.
The Cuauhtémoc, or 'descending eagle', was resplendent. Its uniformed sailors stood in unison high on the vessel's masts, which were lit up with string lights, as they pulled out of New York harbour.
But spectators' delight quickly turned into confusion. Then it plunged into horror. The 147ft-high vessel careered into the Brooklyn Bridge, which has a 127ft clearance, shortly after 8.20pm on Saturday.
Two sailors — Adal Jair Marcos and America Yamilet Sanchez — were killed and 19 more injured, two of them critically.
The Times reviewed video filmed by onlookers, as well as marine traffic data, and spoke to maritime experts to piece
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