Well, as many you can tell from my previous posts, there are some stormy seas out here on the Pacific. Yesterday was no exception, with some of the most intense waves to date. However, upon talking to several of the crew who have worked on many ships, these were practically nothing in comparison. Here are some stories:
The Men's Locker Room steward recalled the time he was on the Carnival Triumph in the Caribbean at the height of Hurricane season. Apparently they were so deep inside the hurricane that he could see the black spiral clouds above. The ship itself listed to the side about 15 degrees, enough so that the swimming pool emptied out on the deck. He said that everyone carried their life jacket with them where ever they went on that cruise, convinced that they were going to sink.
One of the waiters recalls the time that the waves were so bad that none of the guest came down for dinner. The infirmary dispensed all of their motion sickness medication in one day. This too occurred in the Caribbean.
I guess I have it lucky in comparison.
1 comment:
Shiver me timbers, that's why I decided against acupuncture at sea. I have serious fears of drowning.
Good for you that you don't!
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