
A Mexican Navy tall ship on a goodwill mission collided with the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City, killing two sailors, injuring more than 20 others, and prompting an urgent federal investigation into how the vessel lost control.
The Cuauhtémoc, a 297-foot training ship operated by the Mexican Navy, arrived in New York City on May 13, 2025, as part of a planned 254-day goodwill tour to 22 ports across 15 nations, NBC New York reported.