Short of facing actual tsunami or the infamous "rogue wave" (see "Poseidon" to catch up on what rogue waves look like), the ships are built to withstand a certain barrage of elements, but only to a certain point. And exactly where this breaking point lies, no sane seaman ever wants to discover in his own experience. The following is a collection of heavy storm pictures, testing and trying the nerves of sailors and the steel of ships.
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Coast Guard Rollercoasters
Gary Robertshaw took incredible photographs depicting a U.S. Coast Guard 47-foot Motor Life Boat fighting for her life against a set of two, or possibly three giant waves in Morro Bay, California (photos used by permission). The storm produced waves 15-20 foot high... here is what Gary has to say:
"I did see these approaching in the distance, however I had a considerably higher vantage point than they did. By the time they could spot these waves from the boat, I seriously doubt they had many choices as to what action to take. The first wave of the set passed by them without incident, but the second, much larger one followed very quickly. The fact that no one was hurt or killed, and that the boat made it through and was immediately operational really attests to the competence of the crew and the equipment."
(all images copyright: Gary Robertshaw, used by permission)
Apparently this kind of a "vertical ride" is not something unusual for Coast Guard lifeboats, as their crew routinely face similar situations as part of their heavy surf practice:
"Looking for subs" -
(all images copyright: Gary Robertshaw, used by permission)
These photos were taken in Morro Bay, California, but the Coast Guard in UK has to deal with the similar conditions off St. Ann's Head in Wales, and Canadian Coast Guard in Nova Scotia battle similar swells, too.
Some Harrowing Videos
Check out the rough going in these short clips. Nobody with camera stayed on the job for too long... It's a huge struggle just to remain upright:
Somewhere in Atlantic:
On the North Sea:
New Zealand ferry departing from port in a huge swell:
Hopefully you put your coffee cup away for a moment, as the nausea's been sweeping over your abused visual nerves... OK, the moment has passed, we are back to normal text now.
Open the gates! The Sea wants to come in -
(image credit: Gert Nordoy)
stuff brewing over the board...
(image credit: sancholamancha)
(image credit: nadworks)
Some ships fare worse than others:
Here is spectacular communist artwork, showing the struggling ship: looks like the artist knew first-hand the menace of the high seas...
(cover for TM, Russia 1954)
Tsunami's Power
Nobody would take a photograph of the event, depicted in this painting, simply because nobody would survive the giant wave's onslaught. The ship on top of its crest is simply airborne:
(art by R. Avotin, TM 1970, Russia)
Perhaps it is the similar tsunami wave, that deposited the ship in the next picture - in the middle of the Russian forest!
Imagine, going on a hike and seeing the prowl of a huge rusty ship barging upon you from a dark thicket. Cross yourself and keep going, giving it a wide berth. Or climb in to explore and put a claim on this shipwreck.
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Mark Frauenfelder:
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