The Mexican Navy training ship Cuauhtémoc crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge on May 17, resulting in two fatalities and numerous injuries among its crew. The damaged vessel is being moved from Pier 36 to the Brooklyn Navy Yard for repairs, prompting temporary traffic disruptions. The U.S. Coast Guard is overseeing the operation. The incident left ship masts down and initiated an investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board, which noted that the ship mistakenly traveled north shortly after departing, rather than heading south as intended. An early report will be released soon.
The Cuauhtémoc training ship made international headlines when it rammed into the underside of the Brooklyn Bridge around 8:30 p.m. on May 17, causing the top of its tall masts to snap and fall into the river as dozens of Mexican sailors stood harnessed on its rigging in a traditional ceremonial formation.
The National Transportation Safety Board has been investigating the incident, and said a preliminary review found that the Cuauhtémoc departed from Pier 17 in Downtown Manhattan less than five minutes before it struck the Brooklyn Bridge to the north.
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