What is the 'Cuauhtémoc?' The Mexican naval ship fell against the Brooklyn Bridge

On Saturday ship of the Mexican naval ship Arm Cuauhtémoc Collided with Brooklyn Bridge in New York City. The crash caused all three large masts of the ship to grab, which led to the death of two crew members and injuries of at least 19 others, including several that are in a critical condition.

Newsweek The New York police authority (NYPD) reported to the comments on Saturday by e -mail.

The context

As reported by NewsweekThe CuauhtémocA 297-foot sailing ship, which was first introduced in 1982, is a ship that is mainly used for the training of Mexican marine cadets and usually carries out international goodwill trips for various ports.

The ship wore an unconfirmed number of staff when the accident occurred. On April 6, the ship traveled by April 6 with 277 people on board to plan a 254-day trip to 22 ports in 15 nations.

As reported by the Associated PressThe ship was seen on Saturday, which quickly moved to the Brooklyn side of the East River and led directly to the bridge on the way to the bridge. When it continued his course, all three masts collided with the span of the bridge and grabbed one after the other.

What to know?

The Cuauhtémoc was built in 1981 in Bilbao, Spain and originally called CelayaAccording to Sail Training International, the ship was later acquired by the Mexican Navy as a training ship for officers, cadets, Petty officers and seafarers.

“Cuauhtémoc Sailed the world for 13 years and was subjected to great upgrading the ship and the rigging in 1995. Cuauhtémoc Was twice the proud winner of the races of the Tall Ships, ”says his website.

The ship is a triple bark that measures about 90.5 meters long, with a ray of 12 meters (39.4 feet) and a height of almost 45 meters, according to Sail Training International.

According to the Reference Center Military Factory, the extensive sailing area includes around 2,368 square meters (25,500 square foot). It is mainly driven with wind, although it also carries an auxiliary diesel engine with an output of 1,125 hp on a wave that enables speeds of up to 10 knots, and has served 27 cadet classes as a training ship so far.

According to the Mexican Navy, the CuauhtémocColloquially known as the “knight of the seas”, took part in numerous international goodwill tours and visited ports around the world.

“Since 1982, the Cuauhtémoc shipping ship Sailed the seas in the world, “said the navy before the incident on its website.

“His keel pushed through the waves to transfer the Mexican people's message of peace and benevolence to countless nations and to dock in hundreds of ports to serve as one of the most important ambassadors for our nation.

“On board the cadets of the Mexican Navy were trained in the firm traditional seafarer traditions: one that relies on sails and ropes that knows the sky and sets the course with a sextant, and is particularly able to create a bond, united the seafarers in the values ​​of honor, duty, loyalty and patriotism.”

The Cuauhtémoc Flew a large Mexican flag when the incident occurred.

What people say

Official report by the Mexican Navy on X, formerly Twitter: “During the sailing maneuver of the Cuauhtémoc Sailboat in New York took place with the Brooklyn Bridge, which damaged the training ship and prevented the continuation of the training cruise for the time being. The status of staff and equipment is checked by marine and local authorities that provide support. “

The account added: “The navy confirms its commitment to the security of personnel, transparency in their business and excellent training for future officials from the Mexican Navy.”

The Mexican Navy published on its website before the incident. “The Cuauhtémoc Sailed enough nautical miles to circle the Earth several times to circle the equator, and the more than 100 months she spent at sea during his training cruises are proof of its strength. “

What happens next

The maritime investigators and local authorities will determine the exact cause of the collision and to examine factors such as the level of tide, weather conditions and communication protocols between the authorities of the ship and the port.