Mexican Navy Tall Ship “The Cuauhtemoc,”crashes into the iconic Brooklyn Bridge.
The Navy Tall Ship was reported to have lost power, this horrible accident has claimed the lives of two people. The force of the impact caused significant damage to both the boat and a section of the bridge. After losing power, the boat was dragged by the currents thus, crashing into the Brooklyn Bridge, at which point the collision is now under investigation to determine the exact cause.
This horrible collision has tragically claimed two lives. As a native New Yorker, I find it unfathomable to see a tall ship on the East River; everyone here knows these larger vessels, including cruise liners, primarily use the Hudson, a riverfront often characterized by its upscale atmosphere. My heart goes out to all the victims of this tragedy, and calamity for the families affected.
This is indeed a tragic incident. The sudden loss of power on the Navy Tall Ship rendered it vulnerable to the strong currents of the waterway. Consequently, this lack of control tragically led to the devastating collision with the Brooklyn Bridge, resulting in the heartbreaking loss of two lives and substantial structural damage.
A Mexican Navy training tall ship, identified as the Cuauhtémoc, was involved in the collision with the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday evening, May 17, 2025.
The collision occurred around 8:30 PM Eastern Time.
Initial reports suggest the ship lost power due to a mechanical issue, causing it to drift and collide with the bridge. Some reports also mention a loss of steering power.
Eyewitness accounts describe the ship moving backward towards the bridge.
Videos circulating online show the ship’s masts striking the bridge and breaking apart.
Casualties and Injuries:
Tragically, two people on board the ship have died.
The number of injured is reported to be around 19-22, with some in serious or critical condition.
There were approximately 277 people on board the vessel.
No injuries to people on the Brooklyn Bridge have been reported.
Damage:
The ship sustained significant damage, particularly to its masts.
Preliminary inspections suggest the Brooklyn Bridge did not suffer major structural damage and has been reopened.
Investigation:
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is reportedly launching a “go-team” to investigate the cause of the collision.
Local authorities are also investigating the mechanical issues that may have led to the power loss.
The Tall Ship:
The Cuauhtémoc is a three-masted training vessel for the Mexican Navy.
It was on a goodwill tour and had visited New York City, with public tours offered.
The ship was reportedly departing from Pier 17 in Manhattan and was en route to Iceland.
The vessel is approximately 297 feet long and its main mast is about 147-160 feet tall.
There were cadets on board as part of a training cruise.
Local Reaction and Context:
Eyewitnesses described chaotic scenes and panic following the collision.
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