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Video taken at the moment of the crash shows dozens of sailors lined up on the 147-foot masts as it set off on its journey for Iceland with 277 on board following a goodwill visit to New York City.
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The ARM Cuauhtémoc was sailing on New York City's East River when the captain lost control of the ship. All the victims were crew members.
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Mexican navy ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge leaving two people dead The GuardianTwo dead as Mexican Navy ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge BBCBrooklyn Bridge crash: What happened aboard the Cuauhtémoc? What we know now LohudCuauhtémoc ship: Mexican Navy training ship strikes underside of Brooklyn Bridge CNN
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Terrified witnesses recalled hearing the deafening sound of screams as a massive Mexican navy tall ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge late Saturday night during a goodwill visit to the Big Apple.
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Joyous singing turned to screams Saturday night as New Yorkers who turned out to Pier 17 for a send off of a Mexican navy ship on a goodwill tour watched in horror as the vessel slammed into the Brooklyn Bridge.
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