How much water can a ship survive? Rogue Waves & the ships that ENCOUNTERED them!

Editorial Summary

Maritime history author Chris Frame explains the nature of rogue waves and provides historical examples of ships that have encountered them. He defines a rogue wave as a wave that is at least twice the height of the surrounding waves, distinguishing them from tsunamis which are caused by seismic activity. While official recording of these waves only began in 1995, sailors have reported massive waves for centuries. Frame details several notable maritime incidents, including the 1942 encounter involving the Queen Mary and the 1995 experience of the QE2, where a 95 foot wave struck the vessel. Other mentioned ships include the Lusitania, the Michelangelo, and the Viking Polaris. The creator notes that while these waves are unpredictable and dangerous, modern ships are designed to withstand wild weather. He explains that officers attempt to turn the bow into a wave to minimize damage. Ultimately, Frame concludes that while rogue waves are a real phenomenon, the statistical likelihood of a passenger encountering one on a cruise is very low.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.