Mexican Navy Ship's Close Call: Near Collision with Brooklyn Bridge

Mexican Navy Ship Narrowly Avoids Disaster in Brooklyn Bridge Near Miss On May 21, 2025, the Mexican Navy's training ship, the Cuauhtémoc, experienced a near-catastrophic collision with the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City. The incident occurred during the ship's visit to the United States, raising concerns about navigational safety. According to official reports, the ship's pilot had between 80 and 90 seconds to react before impact. Three distress calls were made, contradicting earlier reports of only one. "The pilot had a very short time to react," stated a spokesperson for the New York City Police Department. Video footage shows the ship's sails and rigging entangled with the bridge's structure. Fortunately, there were no significant injuries reported. The incident is under investigation to determine the exact cause of the near-collision and prevent future occurrences.