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[–] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 73 points 4 days ago (1 children)

“Mexicans attacked the Brooklyn Bridge. REMEMBER THE MAINE” - Fox News, probably

[–] stupidcasey@lemmy.world 47 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Well, at least it isn't a container ship that takes down the whole bridge and kills 6 people.

[–] brown567@sh.itjust.works 22 points 4 days ago

2 people died, though

It's not easy to see in the video, but there are people standing on the masts

[–] workerONE@lemmy.world 34 points 4 days ago (3 children)

Two people dead

"City officials said the ship, the Cuauhtemoc, struck the bridge shortly before 8:30 p.m. after losing power. Its two tall masts were knocked off when it made impact with the 140-year old suspension bridge as drivers sped by in either direction, according to multiple videos of the incident."

After losing power

Huge ass lights all over the ship still on

spoilerYes i know "power" means propulsion and steering

[–] aceshigh@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago

2 people are now dead? That’s so sad. Last I heard several were in critical condition.

[–] Professorozone@lemmy.world 1 points 4 days ago

Typical media. There's literally no difference between two and three masts.

[–] RizzoTheSmall@lemm.ee 22 points 4 days ago

"How was training today?"

"Well, I definitely learned some stuff, so there's that.."

[–] kitmayfield@lemmy.world 25 points 4 days ago (2 children)

Did they… train for this?

[–] workerONE@lemmy.world 23 points 4 days ago

It's a ship not a train

[–] TomAwsm@lemmy.world 6 points 4 days ago

This is actually a training exercise - "What if our tall ship suddenly isn't as tall anymore?"

[–] lettruthout@lemmy.world 14 points 4 days ago (4 children)

Why is it going backwards?

[–] ChonkyOwlbear@lemmy.world 17 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I'm betting they had engine issues and the wind pushed them into the bridge

[–] aramova 33 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Not the wind.

New Yorkers know, you don't fuck with the tides in the east river.

What I want to know is what the story with the harbor master was. Would have imagined a tug along with them for sure.

[–] Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafe 8 points 4 days ago

Right?

No ship that size has the controls for a small space like this.

[–] aramis87@fedia.io 14 points 4 days ago

BBC says they had engine failure.

[–] jonne 9 points 4 days ago

Probably got away from its moorings and just floating downstream uncontrolled?

[–] _druid@sh.itjust.works 1 points 4 days ago

Training doesn't always go well.

[–] Phoenix3875@lemmy.world 12 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Where's Spider-Man when you need him?

[–] ouRKaoS@lemmy.today 1 points 4 days ago
[–] pappabosley@lemm.ee 8 points 4 days ago

Did they pass their training?

[–] LonstedBrowryBased@lemm.ee 6 points 4 days ago

Was literally chilling with these guys and gals in NYC last night

[–] Redditsux@lemmy.world 6 points 4 days ago

That is so sad.

Tbf you're not allowed to get mad at student drivers.

Except this one I saw the other day that was swerving on a straight road...

[–] BeMoreCareful@lemmy.world 3 points 4 days ago

They training for the past?

[–] Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafe 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Someone's pay is getting docked for a long time 😆

[–] brown567@sh.itjust.works 5 points 4 days ago

2 dead, 20 injured

On tall ships like the Cuauhtémoc, it is a ceremonial tradition for sailors to climb the masts and rigging when departing or arriving into harbor.

https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/17/us/manhattan-brooklyn-bridge-ship

[–] Makhno@lemmy.world -2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I guess they really aren't sending their best

[–] qevlarr@lemmy.world 3 points 4 days ago (2 children)

Oh come on, this one's funny. Those downvotes. Did you really think this person was MAGA for a silly joke?

[–] Cypher@lemmy.world 9 points 4 days ago (1 children)

People died after a mechanical failure, I don’t find that terribly funny.

[–] qevlarr@lemmy.world 0 points 4 days ago

Alright, I get that. Interesting how this one comment got singled out tho

[–] AA5B@lemmy.world 3 points 4 days ago

Still looking for the silliness. It was a tragedy and a flop

[–] Linktank@lemmy.today 0 points 4 days ago (1 children)

What are they even doing there in the first place???