Mexican Ship Strikes Brooklyn Bridge Killing Two

[george]

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A tragic accident unfolded Saturday night when the Mexican Navy’s tall ship, Cuauhtémoc, struck the Brooklyn Bridge after reportedly losing power. All three masts snapped in the collision, killing two crew members and injuring at least 19. The ship was in New York as part of a goodwill tour. The bridge sustained no major damage and has since reopened. Investigations are ongoing.

 

[CELLFISH]

looks as if the anchor could’ve be dropped on emergency… cell…

 

[Chinacat]

looks as if the anchor could’ve be dropped on emergency… cell…

Easy to second guess after the fact
I wonder what kind of bottom is even there?

 

[CELLFISH]

yes, i’m a easy going fellow… maybe captain was afraid to drop anchor…

the brooklyn side bottom is soft… cell…
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[george]

The recent incident involving a Mexican Navy ship crashing into the Brooklyn Bridge highlights the complex maritime conditions that played a role. The wind, blowing from the northwest, was aligned with the tide, creating strong currents in the East River. These conditions posed a significant challenge for the ship, leading to navigational difficulties. Both the wind and tide were factors in this unfortunate event.

 

[CELLFISH]

Twas wondering if the mast was wood, apparently not... close up of cleanup crew shows welds... cell...
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