Mexican Navy, Brooklyn Bridge and ship Cuauhtémoc
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Who are the Mexican Navy ship crash victims? A total of 277 people were on board the ship when it crashed, Adams said. The Fire Department of New York said 27 people were removed
The 297-foot ship, the Cuauhtémoc, edged out of Pier 17 in Manhattan around sunset on Saturday, bound for Iceland. Naval cadets stood in formation on the rigging, its lights shimmering brightly — a proud display after four days in New York. It was supposed to make a quick refueling stop in Brooklyn, then head out to sea.
The crew of the Mexican Navy ship, Cuauhtémoc, disembark after staying onboard overnight following a fatal collision with Brooklyn Bridge.
According to a report from the city Office of Emergency Management, this tall ship was scheduled to depart New York Harbor and make a stop in Bay Ridge to refuel. Once it lost power, it was at the mercy of the strong tides and winds.
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