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[–] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 74 points 1 month ago (1 children)

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

[–] stupidcasey@lemmy.world 50 points 1 month 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 24 points 1 month 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 1 month 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 4 points 1 month ago

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

[–] Professorozone@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

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

[–] kitmayfield@lemmy.world 27 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Did they… train for this?

[–] workerONE@lemmy.world 26 points 1 month ago

It's a ship not a train

[–] TomAwsm@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago

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

[–] RizzoTheSmall@lemm.ee 26 points 1 month ago

"How was training today?"

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

[–] lettruthout@lemmy.world 16 points 1 month ago (4 children)

Why is it going backwards?

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

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

[–] aramova@infosec.pub 35 points 1 month 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 1 month ago

Right?

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

[–] aramis87@fedia.io 14 points 1 month ago

BBC says they had engine failure.

[–] jonne@infosec.pub 9 points 1 month ago

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

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

Training doesn't always go well.

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

Where's Spider-Man when you need him?

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

Did they pass their training?

[–] Redditsux@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago

That is so sad.

[–] LonstedBrowryBased@lemm.ee 6 points 1 month ago

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

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

They training for the past?

[–] RedditRefugee69@lemmynsfw.com 5 points 1 month ago

Highly classified time machine battalion.

[–] DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social 4 points 1 month 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 1 month ago (1 children)

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

[–] brown567@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 month 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

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

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

[–] LemUrun@pawb.social 1 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Brooklyn Bridge 1- 0 Crazy fucking ship

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

I guess they really aren't sending their best

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

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

[–] qevlarr@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago

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

[–] AA5B@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

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