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[–] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 76 points 2 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] stupidcasey@lemmy.world 51 points 2 months 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 26 points 2 months 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 39 points 2 months 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."

[–] unexposedhazard@discuss.tchncs.de 24 points 2 months ago

After losing power

Huge ass lights all over the ship still on

spoilerYes i know "power" means propulsion and steering

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

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

[–] Professorozone@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

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

[–] kitmayfield@lemmy.world 27 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Did they… train for this?

[–] workerONE@lemmy.world 26 points 2 months ago

It's a ship not a train

[–] TomAwsm@lemmy.world 7 points 2 months ago

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

[–] RizzoTheSmall@lemm.ee 26 points 2 months ago

"How was training today?"

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

[–] lettruthout@lemmy.world 16 points 2 months ago (4 children)

Why is it going backwards?

[–] ChonkyOwlbear@lemmy.world 19 points 2 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] aramova@infosec.pub 35 points 2 months 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 9 points 2 months ago

Right?

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

[–] aramis87@fedia.io 14 points 2 months ago

BBC says they had engine failure.

[–] jonne@infosec.pub 9 points 2 months ago

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

[–] _druid@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 months ago

Training doesn't always go well.

[–] Phoenix3875@lemmy.world 12 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Where's Spider-Man when you need him?

[–] ouRKaoS@lemmy.today 1 points 2 months ago
[–] pappabosley@lemm.ee 8 points 2 months ago

Did they pass their training?

[–] Redditsux@lemmy.world 6 points 2 months ago

That is so sad.

[–] LonstedBrowryBased@lemm.ee 6 points 2 months ago

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

[–] BeMoreCareful@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

They training for the past?

[–] RedditRefugee69@lemmynsfw.com 5 points 2 months ago

Highly classified time machine battalion.

[–] DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social 4 points 2 months ago

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...

[–] Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafe 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] brown567@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 months 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

[–] LemUrun@pawb.social 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Brooklyn Bridge 1- 0 Crazy fucking ship

[–] Linktank@lemmy.today 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] Makhno@lemmy.world -3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I guess they really aren't sending their best

[–] qevlarr@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months 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 2 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] qevlarr@lemmy.world 0 points 2 months ago

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

[–] AA5B@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

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