North Atlantic Liner Caught in a Force 12 Storm - Queen Elizabeth 2
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It looked as though the ship was heading straight for the famous white cliffs of Dover.
The height of this specific wave, as officially recorded by the precision instruments on the ship's bridge, was an unbelievable 29 m, approximately 95 ft.
Thanks entirely to her unique, superior construction and brilliant engineering, the QE2 withstood this crushing, devastating blow without suffering any critical structural damage to her hull.
The legendary liner independently reached the port of New York, serving as living, undeniable proof of the absolute genius of her ship builders and the unwavering professionalism of her dedicated crew.
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In September 1995, the legendary Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) ocean liner was struck by a monstrous 29-meter (95-foot) rogue wave during Hurricane Luis. This is the incredible true story of how the ocean's deadliest anomaly collided with one of the most famous passenger ships in history—and how brilliant engineering saved everyone on board. Episodes: 0:00 - The North Atlantic in a Hurricane 1:23 - QE2 Departs for New York 2:48 - Entering the Path of Hurricane Luis (Category 4) 4:15 - Plunging into the Abyss 5:30 - A 95-Foot Rogue Wave 6:45 - The Terrifying Aftermath Inside the Ship 7:50 - How Brilliant Engineering Saved the QE2 8:45 - Where is the Queen Elizabeth 2 Today? #QE2 #RogueWave #MaritimeHistory #OceanLiner #ExtremeWeather