‘We were very scared’ New Yorkers watch in horror as Mexican Navy ship strikes Brooklyn Bridge

Source: New York Post

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 and disbelief as the vessel slammed into the Brooklyn Bridge. Ismari Romero and her sister Miriam had been in contact with some of the 277 sailors aboard the Cuauhtémoc — and even given them a tour of the Big Apple while the majestic vessel was docked at the South Street Seaport this week. “We were celebrating and we were saying goodbye and singing.