The recent accident involving the Mexican Navy's tall ship, the ARM Cuauhtémoc, has left a nation in mourning as two young cadets tragically lost their lives. América Sánchez, aged 20, and Adal Jair Maldonado Marcos, 23, were among the 277 crew members aboard the vessel when it collided with the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday. The incident resulted in the collapse of the ship's three masts, putting the lives of the cadets and crew in jeopardy.
Tragic Loss: Mexico Mourns Navy Cadets in Brooklyn Bridge Ship Accident
Tragic Loss: Mexico Mourns Navy Cadets in Brooklyn Bridge Ship Accident
Mexicans grieve the loss of two Navy cadets following a tragic collision involving their training ship and the Brooklyn Bridge.
América Sánchez, described as an exemplary daughter and dedicated student by her grieving mother, Rocío Hernández, was reportedly on top of the masts when the crash occurred. Tragically, she and Maldonado Marcos were confirmed dead, with a further 22 crew members sustaining various injuries, three of them critically. The commander of the Mexican Navy, Admiral Pedro Raymundo Morales, assured that the surviving crew members would be returned to Mexico soon.
Sánchez’s body is expected to be sent back to her hometown of Xalapa, where a private ceremony will be held at the Veracruz Naval Academy to honor her life and service. Her mother fondly recalled her aspirations of becoming a naval engineer, emphasizing her spirit of determination and resilience. In Oaxaca state, friends of Adal Jair Maldonado Marcos reflected on his unwavering dream of becoming a sailor, a legacy inspired by his father.
The investigation into the accident continues, with preliminary reports suggesting that the Cuauhtémoc may have lost power while departing New York Harbor. As the ship was carried by the current towards the bridge—whose height clearance was insufficient for the towering masts—it resulted in the tragic disaster witnessed by bystanders.
The Navy Secretary emphasized a commitment to transparency in the investigation, as the community grapples with the profound loss of these talented cadets, both of whom cherished the sea and dreamed of serving their country.
Sánchez’s body is expected to be sent back to her hometown of Xalapa, where a private ceremony will be held at the Veracruz Naval Academy to honor her life and service. Her mother fondly recalled her aspirations of becoming a naval engineer, emphasizing her spirit of determination and resilience. In Oaxaca state, friends of Adal Jair Maldonado Marcos reflected on his unwavering dream of becoming a sailor, a legacy inspired by his father.
The investigation into the accident continues, with preliminary reports suggesting that the Cuauhtémoc may have lost power while departing New York Harbor. As the ship was carried by the current towards the bridge—whose height clearance was insufficient for the towering masts—it resulted in the tragic disaster witnessed by bystanders.
The Navy Secretary emphasized a commitment to transparency in the investigation, as the community grapples with the profound loss of these talented cadets, both of whom cherished the sea and dreamed of serving their country.
