A Mexican navy sailing ship on a global goodwill tour struck the Brooklyn Bridge in New York on Saturday, snapping its three masts, killing two crew members and leaving some sailors dangling from harnesses high in the air waiting for help.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said the 142-year-old bridge was spared major damage but at least 19 people aboard the ship needed medical treatment.
Two of the four people who suffered serious injuries later died, Adams announced on social media early Sunday.
The cause of the collision was under investigation.
Funnily enough that’s what going fast does!
It pulls the boat into the water, hence my comment :)
I was just being a smartass, I didn’t know that was actually protocol to change speed
Wouldn’t this be totally dependent upon hull design? I don’t think tall ships are designed this way.