Overview

• The sail-training ship left Pier 86 in Manhattan on Saturday, formally restarting the “Consolidación de la Independencia 2025” instructional cruise to Mexican ports.
• Repairs were completed at Caddell Dry Dock & Repair Co. and GMD, with tests confirming performance of steering in normal and emergency modes, auxiliary propulsion, external communications, and rigging integrity.
• Officials said the itinerary includes Veracruz, Cozumel and Progreso, with participation planned in Veracruz ceremonies on November 23.
• Crew manifests reported during the send-off differ across outlets, with 166 or 171 cadets cited and a total headcount reported as 275 in one account.
• Leaders at the ceremony honored cadets América Yamileth Sánchez and Adal Yahir Maldonado, who died in the May 17 collision with the Brooklyn Bridge that also injured roughly 20 crew members.