The tall ship Cuauhtemoc had been running tourist excursions from the South Street Seaport’s Pier 17. It collided with the Brooklyn Bridge around 8:30 p.m. on May 17 after appearing to lose power in the East River.

18 May 2025 | 03:14

Two people were killed and 19 others were injured when a tall ship of the Mexican Navy struck the Brooklyn Bridge on May 17 snapping the training vessel’s three masts as it drifted backwards after appearing to lose power.

“At this time, of the 277 on board, 19 sustained injuries, 2 of which remain in...

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15 May 2025 | 02:53