Rogue Wave Nearly Destroys Antarctic Cruise Ship | Clelia II Incident
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The ocean is a realm of absolute and unforgiving power.
This is the story of the expedition cruise ship Clelia the Second, a rogue wave, and a desperate struggle for survival.
The Clelia II lost control of its starboard engine.
Passengers were confined to their cabins, holding on for their lives as furniture was thrown across rooms.
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In December 2010, the expedition cruise ship Clelia II faced the ultimate test in the deadliest waters on Earth: the Drake Passage. Struck by a massive rogue wave, the ship lost engine power and was left drifting at the mercy of freezing, 30-foot swells. This is the strictly factual, terrifying story of a modern vessel pushed to its absolute limits, and the desperate fight for survival in the violent Southern Ocean. Episodes: 0:00 - The Drake Passage 1:20 - About the Clelia II 2:45 - Storm Conditions Build 4:10 - The Rogue Wave Strikes 5:30 - Bridge Shattered, Systems Down 6:50 - The Engine Room Battle 8:15 - Limping Home 9:20 - Aftermath & Survivors #RogueWave #CleliaII #DrakePassage #ShipInStorm #MaritimeDisaster #OceanStorm #Antarctica #SurvivalStory #MonsterWave #CruiseShip #HeavySeas #MaritimeHistory #Shipwreck #StormSurvival #SeaMonster