It is NOT one of those normal storms sailors often meet, - the above one means problems All sailors have experienced storms at sea, which are quite different from the land based versions, mainly because another element is heavily involved, - water! And on the open ocean, there is nothing to stop or deflect the howling wind. Also it makes a big difference, that your base is not solid ground,- but a moving platform,- a ship! On the great oceans of the world, the height of the storm waves usually does not exceed 8 to 10 meters, which actually is quite impressive. Image a "wall" of water at the same height as a two story house coming crashing towards you with an incredible speed! it can be quite awesome to experience! Taking photographs at the peak of a hurricane at sea is almost impossible. You simply cannot see anything! The howling wind tears off the top of the waves, and sends it as a horizontal spray across the ocean covering everything in a white mist. Also the portholes and windows on the ship are hit by this spray, and prevents all possibilities for having a clear look at what is going on! All shapes and forms are simply gone, and all you hear is a deafening noise from the sea and the wind! Also it is quite dark due to the dense clouds covering the sky. To go outside in order to have a better look is of course totally ruled out! You would fly away as a kite - - - - However,- when the wind calms down, it is possible to take some fantastic wave pictures, because the waves usually first calm down long time after the wind has died. The above picture taken from the bridge through a rotating window, that throws off the water, so that the visibility appears quite good! |
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