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LBCI
18-05-2025
- General
- LBCI
Mexican Navy training ship hits New York's Brooklyn Bridge
A Mexican Navy training ship slammed into the Brooklyn Bridge late Saturday, snapping all three of its masts as it collided with the iconic New York City landmark, injuring at least 22 people. Onlookers enjoying the balmy spring evening watched in horror as the ship, its sails furled and festive lights draped in its rigging, tried to pass beneath the bridge, which sheared off the masts and sent them crashing into the East River. The Mexican Navy said in a statement that 22 people on board the training ship were injured, three of them critically. Some U.S. media reports suggested that sailors had been in the rigging as the ship slammed into the bridge. The Navy said in its statement that no one had fallen into the water and that no rescue operation had been launched. Victims were rushed to local hospitals, The New York Post reported. According to multiple U.S. media reports, around 200 people were on the Cuauhtemoc, a barque built in 1982 which had a mast height of 48.2 meters (158 feet) at the time. The Cuauhtemoc had been on a training maneuver at the time and was damaged in the "mishap," the Mexican Navy said in a separate statement on X. "The Ministry of the Navy reaffirms its commitment to the safety of its personnel, transparency in its operations, and excellence in the training of future officers of the Mexican Navy," it said. AFP
SBS Australia
18-05-2025
- General
- SBS Australia
Two dead, over a dozen injured after Mexican Navy training ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge
Two people died and 17 others were injured after a Mexican Navy training ship hit the Brooklyn Bridge, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said on Sunday. "Earlier tonight, the Mexican Navy tall ship Cuauhtémoc lost power and crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge", Adams posted on X. "At this time, of the 277 on board, 19 sustained injuries, 2 of which remain in critical condition, and 2 more have sadly passed away from their injuries." The training ship slammed into the Brooklyn Bridge late on Saturday local time, snapping all three of its masts as it collided with the New York City landmark. According to multiple US media reports, around 200 people were on the Cuauhtémoc, a barque built in 1982 with a mast height of 48.2 meters, at the time of the collision. The Cuauhtémoc had been on a training manoeuvre at the time and was damaged in the "mishap," the Mexican Navy said in a separate statement on X. "The Ministry of the Navy reaffirms its commitment to the safety of its personnel, transparency in its operations and excellence in the training of future officers of the Mexican Navy," it said. This is a developing story and this article will be updated.
Sky News
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Sky News
Head of Royal Navy steps back after investigation into alleged relationship with female colleague
The head of the Royal Navy has stepped back from the job after an investigation was launched into an alleged relationship with a female colleague, according to a person familiar with the matter. The Ministry of Defence confirmed earlier in the week that Admiral Sir Ben Key had stepped away from being First Sea Lord, sending shockwaves through the service. But a spokesperson at the time merely said this was because of "private reasons". A spokesperson on Friday night updated this response to say: "An investigation is ongoing and it would be inappropriate to comment at this time." The Sun and The Financial Times first reported the true reason behind his premature exit. Admiral Key had always been due to step down from leading the Navy in the summer. The FT quoted two people familiar with the matter saying that the investigation related to a relationship with a female subordinate. The Sun said Admiral Key, who is married with three children, is suspected of breaking the Navy's strict "service test" which effectively prohibits sexual relationships between commanders and their subordinates. It is not thought that the person involved was in his immediate chain of command. But as head of the Navy, the First Sea Lord is in overall charge of all naval personnel. Admiral Key's sudden disappearance has forced the Navy to cancel its flagship annual Sea Power Conference, which was due to start on Monday with military guests from all over the world. Second Sea Lord Vice Admiral Martin Connell has temporarily taken charge of the service before a full-time replacement is announced. General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, a Royal Marines officer who lost out on becoming national security adviser following last year's election, is widely expected to become the next First Sea Lord. If confirmed, he would be the first Royal Marine to head the service. Admiral Key, who was appointed as First Sea Lord in 2021, has placed a strong focus on eliminating unacceptable behaviour in the Navy. Last year, he declared "zero tolerance for unacceptable behaviours". In 2022, he said: "Those who do not wish to serve in accordance with the values and standards of life in the United Kingdom's armed forces will be removed. "There is no place for you." Admiral Key joined the Navy as a cadet in 1984 and commanded two frigates, a minehunter and the aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious. The Navy lists integrity as one of its six core values. It says: "Integrity is that quality of an individual's character that encompasses honesty, sincerity, reliability and unselfishness. "It is an essential requirement of both leadership and comradeship. Unless we maintain our integrity, others will not trust us and teamwork will suffer."
