On the evening of May 17, 2025, the Mexican Navy’s tall ship Cuauhtémoc collided with New York City’s Brooklyn Bridge, resulting in two fatalities and at least 19 injuries.
The incident occurred around 8:26 p.m. as the vessel, carrying 277 people, lost power while navigating the East River, causing its 147-foot masts to strike the bridge’s underside.
The collision caused the ship’s three masts to snap, with some crew members seen dangling from the rigging. Emergency responders from the FDNY, NYPD Harbor Unit, and U.S. Coast Guard quickly arrived, rescuing those on board and transporting the injured to local hospitals.
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Despite the dramatic nature of the crash, the 142-year-old Brooklyn Bridge sustained no major structural damage and was reopened after inspections.
The Cuauhtémoc, a training vessel built in 1982, was on an international goodwill tour and had been docked in New York since May 13. The Mexican Navy is cooperating with U.S. authorities in an ongoing investigation into the cause of the power failure that led to the collision.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed condolences to the families of the deceased crew members and affirmed support for the injured and their families.
The Cuauhtémoc remains docked at Pier 16 as assessments continue. Its planned voyage to 22 ports over 254 days has been suspended pending the outcome of the investigation.
– Deeprows News
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