Crew of doomed Mexican ship was on masts for ‘manning the yards’ salute when vessel struck Brooklyn Bridge
The sailors aboard a tall Mexican ship that collided with the Brooklyn Bridge were engaged in a heartfelt ceremony known as “Manning the Yard,” which is a tribute to the host port. On Saturday evening, around 8:20 PM, crew members from the Mexican Navy training vessel Cuauhtemoc lined up and released their arms while perched […]
Identified Mexican navy cadets who died in Brooklyn Bridge ship accident
Two victims tragically lost their lives when the Mexican navy ship Cuauhtémoc collided with the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City. Reports from the NYPD indicate that one cadet, who has been identified as América Yamilet Sánchez from Xalapa, fell after unfastening her harness while descending on Saturday night. On Sunday, Veracruz Governor Rocio Nare […]
Authorities investigating tugboat’s potential involvement in fatal Mexican ship and Brooklyn Bridge incident
The NTSB announced on Monday that it is looking into the potential involvement of tugboats in the incident where a Mexican ship collided with the Brooklyn Bridge. During a briefing, investigator Brian Young mentioned that part of their effort involves reviewing the procedures followed by tugs in the port, after the crash that claimed the […]
Adams rejects Schumer’s assertion that DOGE reductions might be a factor in the Brooklyn Bridge ship incident.
On Monday, Mayor Eric Adams addressed the tragic ship incident involving the Brooklyn Bridge and pointed to a recent proposal from Senator Chuck Schumer aimed at reducing funding for the Coast Guard. During a segment on Fox 5’s “Good Day New York,” Adams was questioned about whether federal budget cuts could have negatively impacted the […]
Schumer attributes the Brooklyn Bridge crash involving a Mexican Navy ship, which resulted in two deaths, to DOGE.
Schumer Comments on Brooklyn Bridge Accident Involving Mexican Navy Ship Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer raised concerns that inefficiencies in government may have contributed to the recent incident where a Mexican Navy ship collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, resulting in two fatalities and several injuries. In a statement released Sunday, Schumer, after receiving details about […]
Navy ship accident at Brooklyn Bridge results in the deaths of 2 sailors, crew spotted clinging to rigging
Collision of Mexican Navy Ship with Brooklyn Bridge On Saturday night, a Mexican Navy vessel was caught on video as it approached the Brooklyn Bridge. Tragically, two sailors lost their lives, and nearly 20 others suffered injuries when the Cuauhtémoc collided with the bridge around 8:30 PM. Thankfully, everyone aboard the ship remained on board, […]
Schumer oddly suggests that DOGE might have contributed to the tragic Brooklyn Bridge accident involving a Mexican ship.
Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) raised eyebrows on Sunday by implying that recent budget cuts to the U.S. Coast Guard might be connected to a tragic crash involving the Brooklyn Bridge. “It’s clear that the Trump administration has been interfering with Coast Guard staffing,” he said. “We need to understand how this played into last night’s […]
Brooklyn Bridge has a history of crashes, including one with a German ship from the Nazi era.
The unfortunate ship accident on the Brooklyn Bridge this past Saturday marks just one of several incidents involving vessels striking this historic structure since its inauguration on May 24, 1883. One notable incident back in February 1921 involved the schooner Edward J. Lawrence, which collided with the bridge while being towed beneath it. During that […]
Mexican navy cadet named as victim in deadly ship crash at Brooklyn Bridge
Tragic Incident Involving Mexican Naval Ship and Brooklyn Bridge A tragic event unfolded involving a Mexican Navy ship, Cuauhtémoc, which collided with the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City. This incident resulted in the loss of two lives, with one victim identified as a female naval cadet from Veracruz. Veracruz Governor Rocío Nahle García announced […]
Mexican vessel collided with Brooklyn Bridge after losing steering due to a mechanical issue.
A tall Mexican ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge after reportedly experiencing mechanical failures, which caused it to lose control. This tragic event echoes the Baltimore Pan disaster from last year. Shocking footage captured the moment as the 147-foot vessel collided with the iconic bridge on Saturday night, resulting in the deaths of two crew […]