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Apr 18th, 2026 at 10:30pm
 
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!  Grin

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

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Reply #1 - Apr 18th, 2026 at 10:37pm
 
The North Sea…and coupled with that eerie song…Hoist the colours.

https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSHT9UYr8/
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Reply #2 - Apr 19th, 2026 at 8:26am
 
When in turbulence the worst place to be is at the bow of ship or somewhere high up.
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Reply #3 - Apr 19th, 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.


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Reply #4 - Apr 19th, 2026 at 3:17pm
 
tallowood wrote on Apr 19th, 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.




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!  Cheesy well…they were warned!

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


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Reply #5 - Apr 21st, 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  Shocked

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

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Reply #6 - Apr 22nd, 2026 at 2:30am
 
Sophia wrote on Apr 21st, 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  Shocked

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




wow
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Reply #7 - Apr 29th, 2026 at 10:21am
 
Sophia wrote on Apr 21st, 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  Shocked

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
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