Ships Have Been Hitting Brooklyn Bridge for Nearly 150 Years
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The Cuauhtémoc remains docked off Pier 37 as work crews shore up the ship’s three splintered masts before it taken to a nearby salvage yard.
The Brooklyn Bridge, a historic New York landmark, has a long history of collisions with ships, dating back to its construction in the 19th century. While many incidents have occurred over the years,
A 150-foot Mexican Navy ship collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, causing a dramatic rescue effort. The NYPD confirms no structural damage to the bridge.