US: What led to the impact of the warship on the Brooklyn Bridge

All scenarios, including the height of the nuts, the troubled waters from the tide spin and the absence of a tugboat, are examined in the context of investigations on the reasons that led to the impact of the Mexican Navy’s Navy’s training sailboat in Brooklyn bridgein the US.

The big boat at the time of the impact maneuvering in troubled waters, the tide had just turned around and a fast stream went up to East River as it was a 10 -mile winds, the report said, Associated Press.

Although such risks are easily treated by experienced captains, possible errors can be fatal – as it has done – in a port with intense movement such as New York, where narrow channels, winds and vigaries make it difficult to cross.

So far it has not been clarified what caused the 90m Cuauhtemoc impact on the bridge, with the three masts of the boat falling like a domino causing two deaths and many injuries. Research by the National Transport Security Council is likely to take months.

However, the footage of videos of those on the waterfront show the ship falling on the bridge with the reverse and at full speed, indicating that the captain lost control of the machine. There are also questions about whether the escort trailer was removed very early while it should have been tied to the ship or stay with it until it came out in the ocean.

The factor of tide

Former Navy Salokliano, who has driven many ships to the port of New York, said that all these « worst scenarios » such as the height of the ship, the strong stream, the strong wind and the absence of a more controlled tug -up.

« The prudent would be to leave two hours earlier, as soon as the tide started. This would be the ideal moment but I don’t think they imagined that the boat’s engine would throw them on the bridge, « he said.

However, he stressed, thanks to the steel masts we had no more deaths. The men remained tied up in place instead of finding the water from a height of 12 floors. « It could be much worse, we can see people drown in the river tied up in straps. »

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The 20 -year -old Yamile Sands who lost her life in the maritime accident was studying an engineer at the Mexican Naval Academy. When she spoke with her mother shortly before the tragedy, it was excited that the next stop on the ship would be Iceland.

Cuauhtemoc was in New York as part of a worldwide goodwill tour in 15 countries and hit the bridge around 8:20 pm on departure. Traffic at the top of the bridge was interrupted and was restored a few hours later.

The problem with the trailer

Cuauhtemoc arrived in New York on May 13, reverse from the South Street Seaport tourist where he had been welcomed for several days of welcoming visitors.

MARINE TRAFFIC FOLLOWING FOLLOWING Data and eyewitness video shows that a 1,800 hp trailer, Charles D. Mcallister, be by boat as it entered the channel, but left before the boat turned.

Seconds later the ship seems to be dragged in the wrong direction. Then the trailer tried to overtake the ship but arrived very late.

After last year’s accident in Baltimore, the Port Authorities there tightened the rules to require tug -up and lower speeds for ships crossing the port entrance.

Large cargo ships avoid the port of New York

Accidents in the port of New York are rare precisely because large cargo ships and modern warships avoid the area due to the low height of the bridges. However, in July 2026, the port is expected to host the largest tall ships from around the world to celebrate the 250th anniversary since the establishment of the United States.

The US authorities are considering whether the Cuauhtémoc crew had carried out the recommended security checks before leaving the port. Usually they include control of the helicopters, the rudder and the propulsion of the machine six to 12 hours earlier to ensure that everything works properly and nothing is left to chance.

The damaged ship is anchored on the pier 35 in Kato Manhattan as the investigations continue. The Coast Guard said the damage was evaluated, while designating a 50 -meter seat belt around the ship.

New York Democratic Senator, Chuck Sumer, said that any investigation should consider whether the freezing of the Federal hires of the Trump government has affected the levels of US coastguard staffing and security procedures. « There are more questions than answers about exactly how this accident happened, » he said.