A Mexican Navy sailing ship festooned with lights and a giant flag crashed into the landmark Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday night, shearing the top of its masts, killing two people and injuring
NEW YORK, May 18, 2025 — A celebratory voyage turned into a maritime tragedy Saturday night as the Mexican Navy's tall ship Cuauhtémoc collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, resulting in two fatalities and 17 injuries, including two critically.
The incident occurred at approximately 8:20 p.m. last evening as the training vessel was navigating along the East River, preparing to depart New York City. Adorned with lights and flying an enormous national flag, the 2,200 ton ship approached the Brooklyn Bridge when it struck, shearing off the tops of its three masts--ranging in height from 147 to 160 feet—against the bridge’s 127ft vertical clearance.
Spectators along the riverfront watched in horror as the wooden masts cracked and toppled. Several crew members were stationed in the rigging at the time of the collision, and many suffered injuries from falling debris. Emergency personnel were dispatched immediately, with multiple agencies responding to stabilize the scene, treat the injured, and transport the wounded to nearby hospitals.
Authorities confirmed that no individuals fell into the water, and all personnel on board were accounted for. The two deceased sailors were pronounced dead at the scene. The injured included both cadets and active-duty crew, many of whom were
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