The recent collision of a Mexican navy ship with the Brooklyn Bridge resulted in the tragic deaths of two cadets, marking the first instance of fatalities in a maritime accident involving the bridge. This incident brings attention to a long-standing hazard, as ships have been striking the bridge since its completion in 1883. It raises concerns about the height limitations for maritime navigation and reflects on historical legal challenges. Historians emphasize the significance of this occurrence, especially as it highlights dangers that have persisted for nearly 150 years.
Saturday's crash appears to be the first boat collision with the bridge to take the lives of crew members, marking a tragic milestone in its history.
Opened in 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge spans the East River, with a highest underside point of 135 feet, a height that has been a concern for sailors.
Dominique Jean-Louis noted, "That's the first and possibly only time where there's been a fatality onboard of a ship that struck the Brooklyn Bridge."
Historical records reveal vessels have struck the bridge since its construction, but none have led to fatalities among crew members until this recent incident.
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