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Spectator
21-05-2025
- Business
- Spectator
How popular is Airbnb?
Tall order Two naval cadets were killed and 19 injured when a Mexican sail training vessel, the Cuauhtemoc, crashed into Brooklyn Bridge. How many fully-rigged sailing vessels are there in the world? — Sail Training International lists 383 such ships which have taken part in races and regattas in recent years. — The oldest still in use, Constitution, was built in 1797. It is moored in Boston as a museum ship but still undertakes voyages. — The Australian navy trains sailors on the STS Young Endeavour, a gift from the UK government to mark the 200th anniversary of European settlement in 1988. Other countries which still train naval recruits on tall ships include India, Poland, Germany and Spain. China launched its first naval training tall ship, the Po Lang, last year. Fish scale What did EU membership do for our fishing industry compared with neighbouring countries and those with access to our waters? Tons of fish landed: 1972 | 2022 UK 1.07m | 847,000 France 791,000 | 677,000 Spain 1.56m | 1.19m Netherlands 348,000 | 367,000 (West) Germany 761,000 | 265,000 Denmark 1.44m | 669,000 Norway 3.12m | 3.76m Iceland 1.44m | 669,000 Source: FAO Bed spread How big is the market for Airbnbs? — Last year, 90.1m guest nights were booked via Airbnb and other 'online collaborative economy platforms'. — The most bookings were in August (12.8m) and fewest in January (3.7m). — 26% of bookings were in just ten local authority areas, with the most popular being Westminster (3.9m), Cornwall (3.4m), Edinburgh (3m) and Highlands (2.6m). — Kensington and Chelsea had the highest proportion of international guests, at 85%. — In the third quarter of 2023, the most international guests came from US (1.9m), Germany (1m) and France (763,000). Betting the farm How indebted are farms in England? — In 2023/24 the average value of assets was £2.69m and debt £300,000. — The average farm earned £57,000 in farm business income, £12,000 of which was swallowed by interest payments.
Press and Journal
18-05-2025
- General
- Press and Journal
Tragedy as Tall Ship set to arrive in Aberdeen in July crashes into Brooklyn Bridge killing two onboard
A ship that was set to dock in Aberdeen for the Tall Ships Races has crashed into Brooklyn Bridge, killing two onboard. Two people have died and at least 19 others injured after a tall Mexican Navy training sailing ship called the the Cuauhtémoc crashed into New York City's Brooklyn Bridge. Officers have said the ship lost power on Saturday forcing it to head for the bridge. The ship's masts clipped the Brooklyn Bridge as it passed under the structure. Police said that crew members were standing on the masts as they snapped and fell to the deck. The Cuauhtemoc was set to dock in Aberdeen on July 19 among 48 other ships for this year's Races. The ships stay in the Granite City until 22 July, when the competing ships sail on to Kristiansand in Norway. Organisers of the Tall Ships festival said they are 'deeply saddened' by the news. Currently, it has been confirmed that two people have died and two of the 19 injured are in critical condition. Police said they believed 'mechanical issues' and a power cut had caused the crash. New York City Mayor Eric Adams posted: 'Earlier tonight, the Mexican Navy tall ship Cuauhtémoc lost power and crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge. '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. 'We are praying for everyone on board and their families. We are grateful to our first responders who quickly jumped into action, ensuring this accident wasn't much worse.' A Sail Training International spokesperson, who are behind The Tall Ships Races, said: 'The team at Sail Training International (STI) are deeply saddened by the recent news of the incident onboard Cuauhtemoc this weekend. 'On behalf of the sail training family, our hearts go out to the team, staff and crew of the Mexican Navy and all affected by this tragic incident.' Speaking to the BBC, witness Kevin Flores said he came into the street to find 'commotion and chaos' . He saw fire engines and police trying to reach the scene but the roads clogged with traffic. He said: 'Just seeing the actual damage was insane. 'People carrying stretchers… they were trying to get the injured out.' Read more: Revealed: Confirmed list of Tall Ships sailing into Aberdeen this summer
Hindustan Times
18-05-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Mexico breaks silence after Brooklyn Bridge tragedy; Here's why Mexican Navy ship ‘Cuauhtémoc' was in New York
The Mexican Navy ship ARM Cuauhtémoc struck Brooklyn Bridge in New York City on Saturday. Two crew members were killed and at least 17 people sustained injuries, including some in serious condition. The ship, popularly known as the 'Ambassador and Knight of the Seas,' was in New York as part of a global goodwill tour. It was heading to Iceland at the time of the incident The Cuauhtémoc is a 297-foot sailing yacht that was first launched in 1982. The ship is primarily used to train Mexican naval cadets and it usually performs international goodwill journeys to different ports, according to Newsweek. On April 6, Cuauhtémoc left Acapulco with 277 passengers on board for a scheduled 254-day voyage to 22 ports in 15 different countries. On Saturday, the ship was spotted speeding in reverse toward the Brooklyn side of the East River, directly for the bridge, according to The Associated Press. As it proceeded, its three masts struck the upper part of the bridge and collapsed one after the other. Also Read: 'Oh my God!': New Yorkers stunned as viral video shows how joy turned into horror when ship hits Brooklyn Bridge According to Sail Training International, the Cuauhtémoc was constructed in Bilbao, Spain, in 1981 under the name Celaya. The Mexican Navy later purchased the ship to use as a training vessel for officers, cadets, petty officers, and sailors. After 13 years of world travel, Cuauhtémoc experienced a significant rigging and ship renovation in 1995. According to its website, Cuauhtémoc has proudly won the Tall Ships' Races twice. The vessel is a three-masted barque that is roughly 90.5 meters (297 feet) long, 12 meters (39.4 feet) wide, and nearly 45 meters (147 feet) high, as per Sail Training International. Its vast sail area is approximately 2,368 square meters (25,500 square feet), according to Military Factory. It has been used as a training vessel for 27 cadet classes to date and is mostly propelled by wind, but it also includes a spare diesel engine that can produce 1,125 horsepower to one shaft, enabling speeds of up to 10 knots. Serving as one of Mexico's most significant ambassadors, its keel traversed through the seas to deliver the message of peace and goodwill from the Mexican people to many countries, halting in hundreds of ports. 'On board, the cadets of the Mexican Navy have been trained in the most solid of seafaring traditions: one that relies on sails and ropes, that knows the skies and sets the course with a sextant, and, above all, is capable of creating a bond that unites sailors in the values of honor, duty, loyalty, and patriotism.' Responding to the incident, the Mexican Navy's official account on X, wrote: 'During the sailing maneuver of the Cuauhtémoc sailboat in New York, a mishap occurred with the Brooklyn Bridge, causing damage to the training ship, preventing the continuation of the training cruise for the time being. The status of personnel and equipment is being reviewed by naval and local authorities, who are providing support.' 'The navy reaffirms its commitment to personnel safety, transparency in its operations, and excellent training for future officers of the Mexican Navy,' it added.
Newsweek
18-05-2025
- General
- Newsweek
What Is the 'Cuauhtémoc?' Mexican Navy Ship Crashed Into Brooklyn Bridge
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. On Saturday, Mexican Navy ship ARM Cuauhtémoc collided with Brooklyn Bridge in New York City. The crash caused all three of the ship's tall masts to snap, resulting in the deaths of two crew members and injuries to at least 19 others, including several who are in critical condition. Newsweek reached out to the New York Police Department (NYPD) via email on Saturday for comment. The Context As reported by Newsweek, the Cuauhtémoc, a 297-foot-long sailing vessel first launched in 1982, is a ship used primarily for training Mexican naval cadets and typically makes international goodwill voyages to various ports. The vessel was carrying an unconfirmed number of personnel when the accident occurred. The ship departed from Acapulco on April 6 with 277 people aboard for what was planned as a 254-day journey to 22 ports across 15 nations. As reported by The Associated Press, the ship was seen on Saturday moving rapidly in reverse toward the Brooklyn side of the East River, heading straight for the bridge. As it continued its course, all three of its masts collided with the bridge's span and snapped one after another. A masted Mexican Navy training ship, the "Cuauhtémoc," sits stranded after colliding with the Brooklyn Bridge in New York on Saturday, May 17, 2025. A masted Mexican Navy training ship, the "Cuauhtémoc," sits stranded after colliding with the Brooklyn Bridge in New York on Saturday, May 17, 2025. AP Photo/Kyle Viterbo/Associated Press What To Know The Cuauhtémoc was built in Bilbao, Spain, in 1981 and originally called Celaya, according to Sail Training International, stating that the vessel was later acquired by the Mexican Navy as a training vessel for officers, cadets, petty officers, and sailors. "Cuauhtémoc sailed the world for 13 years and in 1995 underwent a major refit of the ship and rigging. Cuauhtémoc has been the proud winner of the Tall Ships' Races on two occasions," states its website. The ship is a three-masted barque measuring approximately 90.5 meters (297 feet) in length, with a beam of 12 meters (39.4 feet) and a height of nearly 45 meters (147 feet), according to Sail Training International. Its expansive sail area covers about 2,368 square meters (25,500 square feet), according to reference site Military Factory. It is powered primarily by wind, though it also carries an auxiliary diesel engine capable of 1,125 horsepower output to one shaft, allowing speeds of up to 10 knots, and has served as a training ship for 27 cadet classes to date. According to the Mexican Navy, the Cuauhtémoc, known colloquially as the "Knight of the Seas," has participated in numerous international goodwill tours, visiting ports around the world. "Since 1982, the Sailing School Ship Cuauhtémoc has sailed the world's seas," the navy said on its website, prior to the incident. "Its keel has cut through the waves to carry the Mexican people's message of peace and goodwill to countless nations, docking in hundreds of ports to serve as one of our nation's most important ambassadors. "On board, the cadets of the Mexican Navy have been trained in the most solid of seafaring traditions: one that relies on sails and ropes, that knows the skies and sets the course with a sextant, and, above all, is capable of creating a bond that unites sailors in the values of honor, duty, loyalty, and patriotism." The Cuauhtémoc was flying a large Mexican flag when the incident occurred. What People Are Saying Official account of the Mexican Navy on X, formerly Twitter: "During the sailing maneuver of the Cuauhtémoc sailboat in New York, a mishap occurred with the Brooklyn Bridge, causing damage to the training ship, preventing the continuation of the training cruise for the time being. The status of personnel and equipment is being reviewed by naval and local authorities, who are providing support." The account added: "The navy reaffirms its commitment to personnel safety, transparency in its operations, and excellent training for future officers of the Mexican Navy." The Mexican Navy posted on its website prior to the incident. "The Cuauhtémoc has sailed enough nautical miles to circle the Earth around the Equator several times, and the more than 100 months it has spent at sea during its training cruises are a testament to its power." What Happens Next Maritime investigators and local authorities will work to determine the exact cause of the collision, examining factors such as tide levels, weather conditions, and communication protocols between the vessel and harbor authorities.
