Waves smashed windows, water flooded in, and over 1,000 passengers waited as the crippled Viking Sky drifted toward destruction.

US safety officials are investigating after a 48-metre tall Mexican sailing ship collided with New York’s iconic Brooklyn Bridge, breaking its masts and resulting in the deaths of two crew members. The update comes as disturbing footage reveals that many sailors were positioned among the vessel’s rigging at the time of the accident.

In this video, we bring you real, jaw-dropping footage of ship incidents caught on camera. From dramatic crashes to unexpected accidents, these shocking moments give us a glimpse into the dangers faced on the open seas.

Coroner’s Court hears evidence from three current and former ship inspectors involved in checks on ill-fated Lamma IV over the years.

Hundreds of people flocked to the wreck site in its aftermath, driving out on Sundays and holidays for months following the disaster.

Retired Navy veteran Douglas Gould shared his experiences in electronic warfare and a harrowing near-disaster at sea during his service on the U.S.S. Mount Whit

Coroner’s Court hears Sea Smooth could have been travelling as fast as 20 knots, or about 37km/h, before the collision with Lamma IV in 2012.

The deadly collision between a Mexican Navy training ship and New York's famous Brooklyn Bridge is the latest in a number of fatal US bridge collapses through the years. Some have been caused by structural deficiencies and others in collisions or accidents. Here's a look back at some of them from recent history.