Saturday’s tragic ship crash into the Brooklyn Bridge is far from the first time a boat has collided with the iconic East River crossing since it opened May 24, 1883.

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Footage of a tall ship crashing into the Brooklyn Bridge shows the vessel hurtling in reverse at full speed, suggesting the captain lost control of the engine.

All three masts crashed into the underside of the Brooklyn Bridge at approximately 8:24 p.m., four minutes after the ship had left the pier, causing the top sails to collapse.