Tall Ship Tragedy: Cuauhtémoc Collides with Brooklyn Bridge”
On the evening of May 17, 2025, a tragic incident unfolded as the Mexican Navy’s tall ship Cuauhtémoc collided with New York City’s iconic Brooklyn Bridge. Departing from Pier 17 in Manhattan, the ship’s masts struck the bridge, resulting in the heartbreaking loss of two crew members and injuries to 19 others, 11 of whom were critically hurt. Fortunately, the bridge itself sustained no major structural damage. The National Transportation Safety Board is thoroughly investigating the cause of this unfortunate event, shedding light on what went wrong.
