Cuuhtémoc School, which flounders the seas for 43 years; Glory and tragedy

On July 29, 1982, the Cuuhtémoc School began its journey as part of the Mexican Navy. Since then, she has created itself as a marine symbol with the distinguished address of the ambassador and man in the seas, bearing the name Mexico all over the world for 43 years and 45 educational trips.

Despite the passage of time, the boat kept its structure in almost flawless conditions. Your helmet, free of scratches and clear damage.

However, the history of Cuuhtémoc not only features honor and marches. In 2017, during the constitutional teaching journey, it struck the tragedy of the crew.

On June 11, while moving near the Gawa Port, India, a large wave swept the ceiling, wandering with Cadit Eva Lydia Nava Joseman, 21 years old, originally from Acapulcoo, Guerrero.

For five days, intensive search works were carried out, but without success. The boat returned to Mexico on November 21 of the same year, with the absence of an indelible mark on the crew.

In 2020, Covid-19 was imposed an unexpected milestone: for the first time in its history, the ship suspended the traditional education journey. This forced suspension represents the brackets in its careful marine path.

Cuuhtémoc life is not exempt from risk. Over the decades of their service, many accidents were recorded during the educational days: fractures, falls, deck injuries, and in more serious cases, surgical operations in the ship’s medical unit had to be performed.

Over the years, myths surrounding the ship have appeared. One of the most mysterious is the presence of a character from the Guadalobi Virgin, hidden at a secret point of the boat, which, according to the oral tradition of sailors, will not appear unless the ship is destroyed.

Another common belief among the crew is the constant presence of dolphins that accompany Cuuhtémoc, as if they were spiritual evidence that guarantees safe and lucky movement.

In more than four decades of navigation, the ship witnessed great education, ceremonies, exploits, as well as painful moments.

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He fell deeply

• With only three registered deaths and suspension in its history, each losing in depth between those who live together more than 200 days a year on the Cuuhtémoc ship.