How the Brooklyn Bridge Ship Disaster Unfolded

An initial report from the National Transportation Safety Board described the moments before a Mexican Navy ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge.

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Mexican Ship in Fatal Crash Accelerated Before Hitting Brooklyn Bridge

As a federal investigation began, officials said the Cuauhtémoc backed into the bridge, killing two, less than five minutes after leaving a Manhattan pier.

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What to Know About the Mexican Navy Ship That Crashed Into the Brooklyn Bridge

The ship ARM Cuauhtémoc — with 277 people on board, including 175 naval cadets — was on a good-will tour throughout the world.

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In Deadly Ship Crash, Questions About What Went Wrong

A Mexican Navy ship never intended to sail under the Brooklyn Bridge. U.S. and Mexican officials are investigating what led to the accident that killed two crew members.

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Mexican Navy Sailboat Crashes Into Brooklyn Bridge

There were 277 people on board, and three were critically injured, officials said.

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NYC’s Queensboro Bridge Pedestrian Path Was Ready. Until it Wasn’t.

A long-awaited pedestrian path appeared to be finished this month. A ribbon-cutting was scheduled. A news release was prepared. Then City Hall hit the brakes.

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