Mexican Tall Ship Damaged in Brooklyn Bridge Collision Towed for Repairs

Towing Operation for Damaged Tall Ship

• 🚢 The Mexican Navy tall ship that collided with the Brooklyn Bridge has been towed across the East River to the Brooklyn Navy Yard for repairs.
• ⚠️ The meticulous operation, involving four towing vessels, was carefully planned over three weeks with input from the ship's captain, marine surveyors, and tall ship experts.
• ⏱️ The towing effort, which blocked East River boat traffic for over an hour, took at least 30 minutes to reach its destination.

Incident and Investigation Details

• 💔 Tragically, two sailors lost their lives when the ship's mast struck the bridge during the May 17th incident.
• 🔍 The NTSB and the Mexican government are actively investigating the cause of the collision.
• 📅 An update on the investigation into how and why the crash occurred is expected this month.

Repair and Future Plans

• 🛠️ The Mexican government has contracted with the Brooklyn Navy Yard to conduct the necessary repairs.
• 🚢 Once repairs are complete, the ship is expected to set sail back to Mexico.
• 📊 Further assessments will determine the full scope of work required at the shipyard.