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USA Today
19-05-2025
- General
- USA Today
A Mexican Navy ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge, killing two. See how it unfolded.
A Mexican Navy ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge, killing two. See how it unfolded. A female cadet and a male Marine died in the accident, Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum told reporters on Sunday A Mexican Navy tall ship called the Armada de la República Mexicana (ARM) Cuauhtémoc struck the Brooklyn Bridge at about 8:24 p.m. EST Saturday, May 17 killing two sailors and injuring over a dozen more. Though the precise cause isn't yet known, the ship was moving backward along the East River in New York after departing from the South Street Seaport as it collided with the Brooklyn Bridge. All three of the ship's masts, which were decorated with string lights, collided with the bridge and were damaged upon impact. The Brooklyn Bridge sustained no structural damage. How the Brooklyn Bridge ship crash unfolded: From a May 19 NTSB briefing:: May 13, around noon: The ship arrives in New York and and docks at Pier 17, around 8:20 p.m., The ship began backing away from Pier 17 with assistance from a tugboat. The intent was to sail south, down the East River, and head for sea. A preliminary weather report describes the current was flowing toward the bridge at about 0.3 knots. Westerly winds were blowing at about 10 knots. The ship's speed increased to about 6 knots by the time it collided with the bridge. 8:24 p.m.: As it was moving toward the bridge, the ship called for tugboats in the area to assist via VHF radio, followed by two more requests for help.8:24:45: The ship's masts collided with the bridge. Of the 277 on board, two were killed and 22 were injured, including three who were seriously hurt, the Mexican Navy said on social media. Videos shared online from bystanders showed Naval cadets dressed in white uniforms dangling from their harnesses on the damaged masts and the ship's crossbeams. 8:27: The vessel came to a stop. 8:30 NYPD and FDNY were on scene. "The Cuauhtémoc is currently moored at Pier 36 on the East River as damage assessments and future actions for the salvage plans for the vessel are being determined," the U.S. Coast Guard said. The NTSB requests anyone who has video of the incident to email witness@ to assist with its investigation. What ship hit the Brooklyn Bridge? The Cuauhtémoc is a 300-foot-long, steel-hulled three-masted barque launched in 1982, according to a recent fact sheet from the ship's handlers. The ship, named after the last Aztec emperor, and its crew are a diplomatic symbol of Mexico abroad, according to the fact sheet. The vessel was a training ship for the Mexican Navy and had docked in New York from May 13-17. It had planned to head south from New York Harbor toward Iceland on a mission of carrying 'the message of peace and goodwill of the Mexican people to the seas and ports of the world.' Its mission, called the "Consolidation of the Independence of Mexico 2025," began April 6, and the ship was scheduled to visit 22 ports in 15 nations over the course of 254 days. Prior to landing in New York, it had visited Kingston, Jamaica, Havana, Cuba and Cozumel, Mexico. Where is the Brooklyn Bridge? How many people died in the Brooklyn Bridge accident? A female cadet and a male Marine died from their injuries, Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum told reporters on Sunday. The two victims have been identified as 20-year-old América Sánchez and 23-year-old Adal Jair Maldonado Marcos. The injured personnel were transported to local hospitals in Manhattan to receive care, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. According to the U.S. National Transportation and Safety Board (NTSB), the city of New York helped transport 179 crew members out of the country while about 94 are still living and working on board the ship. "Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the @SEMAR_mx training ship Cuauhtémoc incident at the Brooklyn Bridge," the U.S. ambassador in Mexico, Ronald Johnson, said in a post on X. "We are monitoring closely and are in touch with the Government of Mexico via @SRE_mx to provide support as necessary. You have our full support." Why did the ship hit the Brooklyn Bridge? The NTSB is actively investigating the incident and has declined to provide any probable cause of the crash at this time. The agency will preliminary report after 30 days, and that the entire investigation could take 12-24 months, said an NTSB representative at a May 19 press conference. Contributing: Gabrielle Banks, Eduardo Cuevas, Shawn J. Sullivan, USA TODAY; Reuters Read more: How did a Mexican Navy ship crash into Brooklyn Bridge? What we know so far How Francis Scott Key Bridge was lost: A minute-by-minute visual analysis of the collapse
USA Today
19-05-2025
- General
- USA Today
What happened when the Mexican Navy ship struck the Brooklyn Bridge, killing two
A Mexican Navy tall ship called the Armada de la República Mexicana (ARM) Cuauhtémoc struck the Brooklyn Bridge at about 8:24 p.m. EST Saturday, May 17 killing two sailors and injuring over a dozen more. Though the precise cause isn't yet known, the ship was moving backward along the East River in New York after departing from the South Street Seaport as it collided with the Brooklyn Bridge. All three of the ship's masts, which were decorated with string lights, collided with the bridge and were sheared off upon impact. The Brooklyn Bridge sustained no structural damage. How the Brooklyn Bridge crash unfolded: From a May 19 briefing from the NTSB: Around 8:20 p.m., May 17: The ship began backing away from Pier 17 with assistance from a tugboat. The intent was to sail south, down the East River, and head for sea. A preliminary weather report describes the current was flowing toward the bridge at about 0.3 knots. Westerly winds were blowing at about 10 knots. The ship's speed increased to about 6 knots by the time it collided with the bridge. 8:24 p.m.: As it was moving toward the bridge, the ship called for tugboats in the area to assist via VHF radio, followed by two more requests for help.8:24:45: The ship's masts collided with the bridge. Of the 277 on board, two were killed and 22 were injured, including three who were seriously hurt, the Mexican Navy said on social media. Videos shared online from bystanders showed Naval cadets dressed in white uniforms dangling from their harnesses on the damaged masts and the ship's crossbeams. 8:27: The vessel came to a stop. 8:30 NYPD and FDNY were on scene. "The Cuauhtémoc is currently moored at Pier 36 on the East River as damage assessments and future actions for the salvage plans for the vessel are being determined," the U.S. Coast Guard said. The NTSB requests anyone who has video of the incident to email witness@ to assist with its investigation. What ship hit the Brooklyn Bridge? The Cuauhtémoc is a 300-foot-long, steel-hulled three-masted barque launched in 1982, according to a recent fact sheet from the ship's handlers. The ship, named after the last Aztec emperor, and its crew are a diplomatic symbol of Mexico abroad, according to the fact sheet. The vessel was a training ship for the Mexican Navy and had docked in New York from May 13-17. It had planned to head south from New York Harbor toward Iceland on a mission of carrying 'the message of peace and goodwill of the Mexican people to the seas and ports of the world.' Its mission, called the "Consolidation of the Independence of Mexico 2025," began April 6, and the ship was scheduled to visit 22 ports in 15 nations over the course of 254 days. Prior to landing in New York, it had visited Kingston, Jamaica, Havana, Cuba and Cozumel, Mexico. Where is the Brooklyn Bridge? How many people died in the Brooklyn Bridge accident? A female cadet and a male Marine died from their injuries, Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum told reporters on Sunday. The two victims have been identified as 20-year-old América Sánchez and 23-year-old Adal Jair Maldonado Marcos. The injured personnel were transported to local hospitals in Manhattan to receive care, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. According to the U.S. National Transportation and Safety Board (NTSB), the city of New York helped transport 179 crew members out of the country while about 94 are still living and working on board the ship. "Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the @SEMAR_mx training ship Cuauhtémoc incident at the Brooklyn Bridge," the U.S. ambassador in Mexico, Ronald Johnson, said in a post on X. "We are monitoring closely and are in touch with the Government of Mexico via @SRE_mx to provide support as necessary. You have our full support." Why did the ship hit the Brooklyn Bridge? The NTSB is actively investigating the incident and has declined to provide any probable cause of the crash at this time. The agency will preliminary report after 30 days, and that the entire investigation could take 12-24 months, said an NTSB representative at a May 19 press conference. Contributing: Gabrielle Banks and Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY; Reuters
New York Post
18-05-2025
- General
- New York Post
Mexican Navy tall ship that struck Brooklyn Bridge was on annual transcontinental journey to finish cadet training
The Mexican Navy tall ship that struck the Brooklyn Bridge late Saturday night has set sail annually for the last four decades as the culmination of its cadets' training in a transcontinental journey. The Cuauhtémoc first set sail in July 1982 across the Atlantic from Spain to Mexico. It was part of a quartet of sister ships designed in Spain to be used by different Ibero-American navies, according to the Maritimes Museum. Advertisement 6 The Mexican Navy tall ship Cuauhtémoc sits damaged in the water after crashing into the Brooklyn Bridge on May 17, 2025. James Keivom 6 Cadets on the deck of the ARM Cuauhtémoc during its voyage from Staten Island to Pier 17 in New York City on May 13, 2025. James Keivom The other three were sent to Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador. Advertisement The majestic vessel remains docked in Acapulco year-round until the cadets conclude their studies at the Heroica Escuela Naval Militar, the Mexican Navy's sole training academy. It then sets sail for a tour typically lasting over half a year — this year's round was set for 254 days, including 170 sailing and 84 docked at ports ranging from San Francisco to Australia. 'Every port we call at and every activity we undertake will be an opportunity to showcase the greatness of our country, its values, and its culture. Be aware that we will be ambassadors for Mexico with every wave we ride,' Captain Víctor Hugo Molina Pérez told SeaWaves Magazine. 6 An injured crew member is placed in the back of an ambulance after being rescued from the damaged vessel on May 17, 2025. James Keivom Advertisement 6 Crew members hand onto to the damaged masts of the training ship after the vessel struck the Brooklyn Bridge. PORTER BINKS/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock Since first embarking 43 years ago, the Cuauhtémoc has collected various awards and shattered nautical records. In 2006, it undertook a circumnavigation that spanned a staggering 32,502 nautical miles–the longest training voyage ever recorded, according to the Maritime Museum. The ship's current training cruise, dubbed the 'Consolidation of the Independence of Mexico 2025,' marked the celebration of the Mexican Navy's expulsion of the final Spanish stronghold from Mexican territory 200 years ago, according to Mexican Aerospace and Defense. Advertisement 6 Emergency boats rush to the sides of the training ship to rescue crew member aboard the vessel underneath the Brooklyn Bridge. REUTERS 6 The training ship is docked at Pier 17 days before the deadly crash. James Keivom The ship is named after Cuauhtémoc, the final emperor of the Aztec Empire during Spanish conquest in the 16th century. He was executed by a Spanish conquistador in 1525 after being captured and tortured for information about supposed treasure, and his death fell in line with the rapid fall of his empire.
