This has a number of rough seas captured on film.

Just open it up and play any one …

I find it fascinating! Our first cruise was a doozy with waves as high as 5th level as we were near a cyclone!
And as we had an inside cabin, it creaked and groaned. I couldn’t sleep. Went up top and sat near a life buoy to keep an eye on the waves! Since then I’ve paid extra for a balcony!  ;D

Reports I read about that Drake Passage makes me shudder.

And some of these shipping containers falling in… just floating … so dangerous.

https://www.tiktok.com/@shipslog?_r=1&_t=ZS-95doS7ms0Aq

The North Sea…and coupled with that eerie song…Hoist the colours.

https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSHT9UYr8/

When in turbulence the worst place to be is at the bow of ship or somewhere high up.

tallowood wrote on Apr 19^th, 2026 at 8:26am:

When in turbulence the worst place to be is at the bow of ship or somewhere high up.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEICrquMPVQ

tallowood wrote on Apr 19^th, 2026 at 12:25pm:

tallowood wrote on Apr 19th, 2026 at 8:26am: When in turbulence the worst place to be is at the bow of ship or somewhere high up. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEICrquMPVQ

That reminds me… went for a joy ride on a 3 mast vessel and the sea ended up turning tough!
I must locate the photos to put here, in the days of film camera.
I was with my back hard pressed against very back of vessel watching the front swaying wildly left and right … it was surreal! Captain on steering wheel was uttering “When things happen, they happen fast!”
It all took me by surprise! Was not expecting such an adventure! Wish I had a mobile phone to record it.
Been out in another big boat near Hervey Bay to go whale watching, and news from Captain was  before boarding “It’s rough out there today, and I mean really rough. If anyone wishes to postpone until tomorrow, do so”
No one did, I had a dream night before he would say it was rough seas.
Anyway, it was very hard and bouncy and the wind was fierce, but I loved it! I stayed right up front! Thought it wild! Never saw any whales, but saw many people that’s were sea sick sitting at back of boat!  :D well…they were warned!

In meantime I will look for the photos of the vessel with masts.

I’m horrified to learn about this!
Most commenting are saying must be drunk or high.
On average 30 people per year fall overboard from ships  :o

https://vt.tiktok.com/ZS9emJm98/

Sophia wrote on Apr 21^st, 2026 at 11:04pm:

I’m horrified to learn about this! Most commenting are saying must be drunk or high. On average 30 people per year fall overboard from ships  :o https://vt.tiktok.com/ZS9emJm98/

wow

Sophia wrote on Apr 21^st, 2026 at 11:04pm:

I’m horrified to learn about this! Most commenting are saying must be drunk or high. On average 30 people per year fall overboard from ships  :o https://vt.tiktok.com/ZS9emJm98/

Actually it isn't too bad considering how many travel by sea each year.


Quote:

Cruise Lines International Association’s (CLIA) 2025 State of the Cruise Industry report shows the sector set new records in 2024, with 34.6 million people taking an ocean cruise worldwide.

https://www.destinationnsw.com.au/newsroom/record-breaking-year-for-cruise-industry