A Mexican Navy tall ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge on May 17, killing two sailors and injuring 19 others on board the craft as the tops of its masts were sheared off, authorities said. "We are praying for everyone on board and their families and are grateful to our first responders who quickly jumped into action,

Officials said the ship was not assisted by a tugboat as it lost power and drifted before the fatal collision.

A Mexican navy sailing ship hit the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday during a promotional tour in New York City, the top of its three masts slamming into the iconic span and partially collapsing as the boat floated in the East River.