A ship belonging to an environmental organization was forced to leave a naval parade in New York Harbor after political banners were discovered on board, the U.S. Coast Guard said. The incident occurred during celebrations of the United States' 250th anniversary.
The vessel in question belongs to the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater organization, a group dedicated to environmental protection. It was participating in the gathering of sailboats organized as part of the Sail4th 250 parade, a maritime event commemorating the American national holiday.
According to a statement from the coast guard sent to Reuters, the decision to exclude the ship was made after messages deemed political were identified on board. These items were considered incompatible with the nature of the celebration.
The incident occurred amid celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the United States, with numerous public events taking place across the country. Authorities have not specified the exact nature of the messages displayed or indicated whether further sanctions would be imposed.
The naval parade continued without the ship in question, while Independence Day celebrations took place in New York Harbor under heavy security.
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