Mexican Navy Ship Towed to Brooklyn Navy Yard for Repairs After Deadly Brooklyn Bridge Crash

Towing of the Quetzalcoatl

• 🚢 The Mexican Navy ship, Quetzalcoatl, which crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge last month, was finally moved today.
• ⚓ The crippled vessel was slowly and delicately towed from a pier in lower Manhattan to the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
• 🌊 The move occurred early Friday morning as the East River was at its calmest, with the East River closed to boat traffic between the Williamsburg and Manhattan bridges.

The Tragic Collision

• 💥 The ship struck the underside of the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday, May 18th, resulting in the deaths of two cadets on board.
• 💔 The incident caused the loss of three of the ship's masts after it lost power and was pushed backward by the current.
• 👥 More than 200 people were on board the ship at the time of the collision.

Repair and Recovery Efforts

• 🛠️ Four towing vessels were used to move the ship across the East River for repairs contracted by the Mexican government.
• 🤝 An inter-agency team, including the US Coast Guard and salvage operators, worked with the government of Mexico to ensure the safe movement of the ship.
• 🚢 The Mexican government has expressed its commitment to supporting the ship and crew and looks forward to getting repairs underway.
• ⚠️ A small crew remained on board during the tow in case of emergencies.