On May 17, the Mexican Navy tall ship ARM CuauhteÌmoc struck the Brooklyn Bridge, causing the deaths of two sailors and injuries to 22 others. The collision occurred at approximately 8:24 p.m. as the ship, with assistance from a tugboat, was backing out of Pier 17 in the East River. Weather conditions included a 0.3-knot current and 10-knot western winds, contributing to the incident. The ship suffered damage to its masts but no structural damage was reported for the bridge. Investigations are ongoing by the NTSB.
The tragic incident involving the ARM CuauhteÌmoc led to the deaths of two sailors and injuries to over a dozen others while navigating the East River.
The ship began moving backward with tugboat assistance but collided with the Brooklyn Bridge due to factors such as current and wind conditions.
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