The Brooklyn Bridge is shown in a 2011 file photo.

The Brooklyn Bridge is shown in a 2011 file photo. Credit: Getty Images / Don Emmert

The Coast Guard says a cargo ship clipped the Brooklyn Bridge, but no injuries or damage were reported.

It happened Friday night when the ship named Rainbow Quest was heading out to sea. Coast Guard spokeswoman Ali Flockerzi says the ship left the Brooklyn Navy Yard and was heading down the East River at about 10:30 p.m. when its mast brushed against the bottom of the iconic span linking Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Flockerzi says the Metropolitan Transportation Authority had already scheduled a routine closure on the bridge late Friday and inspected the span when it was closed. She says there was no damage to the bridge.

According to the New York Post, the river's tide was high, but not at its highest point of the night, when the Rainbow Quest struck the bridge.

Video Player is loading.
Current Time 0:00
Duration 0:00
Loaded: 0%
Stream Type LIVE
Remaining Time 0:00
 
1x
    • Chapters
    • descriptions off, selected
    • captions off, selected
      Get the latest news and more great videos at NewsdayTV Credit: Newsday

      Ospreys making comeback ... LI Works: Competitive eating ... Get the latest news and more great videos at NewsdayTV

      Video Player is loading.
      Current Time 0:00
      Duration 0:00
      Loaded: 0%
      Stream Type LIVE
      Remaining Time 0:00
       
      1x
        • Chapters
        • descriptions off, selected
        • captions off, selected
          Get the latest news and more great videos at NewsdayTV Credit: Newsday

          Ospreys making comeback ... LI Works: Competitive eating ... Get the latest news and more great videos at NewsdayTV

          SUBSCRIBE

          Unlimited Digital AccessOnly 25Ā¢for 6 months

          ACT NOWSALE ENDS SOON | CANCEL ANYTIME