Merchant Ship in a Storm Force 10

This footage shows a 12000 tonne ship steaming into a Storm force 10 in the Bay of Biscay with high seas and very long , deep swell.

[@AbdulQadir-vl4bz]

It is beautiful to watch this video from the comfort of your couch. However been there done that reality really changes. I am a retired seaman with hundreds of thousands of sea miles in my bag and I can tell you been on board a ship in conditions like that for weeks at times is not that much of fun. You can't walk right you can't sleep right you can eat right however you must do you job right for your life the the lives of your fellow crew member depends on your actions. Te sea is beautiful regardless her moods the job though is one of the toughest any man can do. I wish to all the seafarers, safe voyages and God bless you.

[@steppanoreed]

It was always magnificent to watch the wrath of mother nature at sea. Iv'e seen becalmed waters where it was near impossible to tell where the horizon began as it grew dark to 40 footers. If I were to take a picture of some guys walking down the passageways at some idiot angle people would think it was photo-shopped. You have to eat fast with your arm around your meal or it will grow legs and run away. When I was a newbie I had half a bowl of milk and cereal come out on a bad roll. When you get to pitching and become light on your feet that's just not something a landlubber can feel :) One time I had a random woman tell me that she would like to see a storm at sea. I bet good money she'd want off that ride real quick. I was one that had to inspect the ship during my hours on watch. That's interesting to do when your rolling like a football in a tub, but the ships security must me checked and maintained, lest the weather gets the upper hand on you. Love the music in this video, it "hits" at the correct times.

[@proton7electron]

@@steppanoreed I agree.

[@MatsyaAvatar]

As a merchant marine radio officer for 20 years I've been in many such storms and also in hurricanes Bertha and the infamous Andrew. One of my ships m/v Euros did not survive collision and heavy weather in Bay of Biscay and sunk. The crew, myself included, was rescued by a French Navy helicopters from fregate De Gras. Good old days folk.

[@Afflictor72]

Bay of Biscay worst place to pass when its stormy mate indeed!

[@scotexscarrier8461]

damn havent sailed with a sparky in over 20/25 yrs..what happened to yourself and other radio officers that was got rid of by ship owners,Re-train?,,,,another 20/25yrs ship owners will get rid of captains and train monkeys to run ships,there again a lot what goes on now in this industry think monkeys are all ready doing the job

[@Tindometari]

The Bay of Biscay is legendarily nasty. It's a moderately challenging place from May to September - and then, in October, when the fall/winter storms start charging across the Atlantic, it starts to get … well, a bit hairy. If you're not actually *in* a violent storm, you're catching the swells from the violent storm that just missed you. The seas can be so big that they actually shoal and break over the edge of the continental shelf.

[@caddy200]

Brings back too many bad memories of my 25 years at sea as a marine radio officer. I take my hat off to those brave men who travel the oceans of the world. They suffer through weather like this to make the ship owners wealthy.

[@adamf.4823]

And to deliver goods to consumers all over the world.

[@blyt5046]

Ty for ur service

[@tomgreene8480]

Thanks to all seamen who bring us so much !

[@GulfCoastTim]

This has to be one of the best ship in storm videos I have seen on youtube. Awesome!

[@Autofac]

Amazing. The thought that people once tackled seas like this in ships a fraction the size as this one, made of wood and propelled by sheets of cloth is astounding.

[@roncolson1361]

God be with them all my bro was a commericial fisherman on the bering sea for 19 years i was never so glad when he gave that job up these guys dont get half the credit they deserve for what they do my hats off to you guys may God protect you and bring you all home safe..

[@blyt5046]

Well they should get credit, this is some eerie 💩

[@christinemeixl2099]

My deeply respect to capain and crew!

[@renatocamurca2713]

I can IMAGINE Portuguese and Spaniards sailors from 1480 to 1530, COURAGEOUS, BRAVE MEN !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@totowolf9716]

Renato Camurça ...INSANE, PRIMITIVE, UNINFORMED AND STUPID also

[@renatocamurca2713]

toto wolf courageous pioneers, above all, not primitive and stupid, with astrolabe, sextante, Jacob's staff, nobody knew NOTHING about the Earth.

[@rubyhoney6177]

toto wolf and mass murderers of native peoples

[@renatocamurca2713]

Like others, no ???

[@captstern]

+JP JP Wow... You're a nut.

[@manoman0]

One word: Heroes. Such people make sure we can live comfortably, buy our stuff around the corner....god bless them all!

[@michaeljordan-rn7td]

This music and the high sea swells together are simply terrorfying and I love it great job much respect to all sea captians and merchents

[@fransvoogt5145]

My deepest respect is for the crews who have to face these horrendous circumstances !

[@mojostevo]

Leave the music next time mate, let us hear the videos actual audio. Much more authentic.

[@robroy25]

Why is it that whenever we encounter rough weather....it is always against us....seldom with us. This small ship would be lucky to be doing 3-4 knots, just enough to maintain steerage. I'll have a drink for all those in peril on the seas. May you make port safely. Cheers.

[@channelcottage]

Be careful out there boys ,Hubby was at sea for 20 years ,glad he's ashore now tucked up infront of the fire listening to the BBC Shipping Forecast .

[@edelahaye]

She's a hell of a good ship !

[@don1372]

My favorite part was when the ship went through the waves

[@DavidAkhter]

Amazing, my dad is a Captain on merchant vessel much like this...looks intense in the middle of the storm with the waves rolling...I have a deep respect for the technology that goes behind keeping these vessels afloat...also id like to say great great taste in your choice of music for this video :)

[@naybobdenod]

These sea fairing people are real heros,I will never look at my plasma in the same way. Great footage btw

[@mapupuce1]

Awesome video, thanks so much for posting!!!

[@Foxstang4life]

Now those seamen have some brass balls !!

[@christospapaiwannou2910]

I guess wooden better to floating on emergency

[@kassimbaba56]

I've being a sailor for 16 yrs and have come across that kind of situation. Even at one time had to abandoned ship due to bad weather as the vessel had taken in so much water and the Captain had to make a decision to save our life. Well....I'm still live and salutes to all seafarers! !!!!

[@ta666ak666]

Is it weird to say that watching stuff like this makes me want to become a seaman more than nice images of cruise ships steaming through water paradise?

[@Praesidian]

04:24 - Now THATS crazy

[@godzilla...]

Mother nature why do you have to be so scary?

[@deadkemper]

4:16 I just bailed out my front house window

[@whistlelips]

One of the best video's of a ship in big seas with great music. At 4:20, that set of waves must have scared the crap out of the captain.

[@Lisnageeragh]

Just want to thank all you brave folk who take such risks to bring us our goods over seas. well done!!

[@123TauruZ321]

4:25 aaaaarggh!!!!!

[@filipvidas3210]

i'm going to finish maritime university soon, not so excited to "enjoy" weather like this :/

[@Helismoke]

I have flown over these vessels on a rescue mission while they were in 50 to 60 foot seas thinking "I'd never do that!". Ten minutes later after trying to get through cells and krap weather and scaring ourselves I'd be thinking "I wish I was down there wishing I was up here!".

[@santoanno]

Totally mesmerizing.I spent 5 seasons plying all over Lake Superior in 2 tiny sailboats.The Sea had called me and then she suggested a time to leave.-Sailing the Great Lakes is awsome.It's like taking a cold shower while tearing up $100 Bills.

[@chelleoj]

No thank you, I will stay in Detroit where its safe.

You Win.

[@billydarley6925]

I thought Detroit and safe were two words that don't go together.

[@GhilleGhille]

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[@savvasxatzimixalis]

daamn 4:25

[@diesel_ramcharger5453]

savvas Quattro Thats humbling! Imagine being on the ship and seeing that wall of water. Id shit myself.

[@YTviewer118]

The sheer power and beauty of earth is outstanding, Thankyou for uploading this.

[@newsnetuk]

My father was a captain in the merchant navy . He did the run through the Bay of Biscay once every three weeks for 20 years. It's good to see the kind of seas he had to face.

[@jonathanbriggs3964]

What's this songs name ? YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! Feel the POWWWWWWWWWERRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!

[@RajathKrishnan01]

lux aeterna

[@jonathanbriggs3964]

Rajath Krishnan its really good

[@ptownrugby]

Bad song

[@Oakleaf700]

This is definitely what I would call a ''Rough Sea''- when you think of how vulnerable crews are, they have no way of escaping a storm, they just have to literally ride the thing out.. I am glad the crew arrived safe and sound.

[@kpdsza]

That wave on the starboard side at 4:28 is beyond awesome.

[@slavisha1989]

4:20 - impressive!

[@peteacher52]

I thought that the music and the perilous situation the ship was in were very well matched. I wonder what those skilled theatre organists who improvised music to action before the days of "talkies" would have made of this footage! Even watching this from the comfort of the computer room had me mentally checking my supply of sea-sick capsules! Very good posting.

[@SubCruceGlorior]

Over-used or not, this still remains a great piece of music. And on this occasion, it was used in good taste.

[@thecaptainmarko]

Nice job cap, perfect speed and angle on those waves.Textbook example on how to ride out the storm.

[@Robson1898vascao]

I cant stop thinking in the Vikings, or even the pirates, that faced storms like this using a wood boat. They were brave men.

[@peteacher52]

That music is strangely suitable for this video - it highlights the tension and potential danger of the severe weather. Magnificent photography! The wave scenes could well have been Albert Uderzo's model for the storm pictures in "Asterix and the Great Crossing"! Thank you very much for this posting.

[@micheletassino9334]

Just think about manning that engine room. Keeping those machines turning, for life's sake. Absolute respect.

[@spearohemingway]

As weird as this may sound...>This is on my bucket list of things to experience....Mother nature is INCREDIBLE!!!!

[@hendrikdejong4580]

I can relate to this since I was there during my trip from Australia to Bordeuax France but we where in force 11 at the same location on board the container ship the Westerkerk from the VNS which is now the Nedlloyd. Best time of my life.

[@TheGiorgioSol]

I won't even watch the new version . I am complete by this one . I wish every sailor to returns safe to his home .

[@lbamm]

Looks like captain ordered the hatch covers chained down for extra safety. Smart man!

[@MegaFernie01]

Force 12 ! Wow, good for you, pillock. This is good video honouring Merchant seamen and showing the hazards they face

[@shovel79jon]

Please tell that riding something like this out is a pure "rush". Have respect for you seaman, i have never been to sea. I realize your life is at risk, but i bet you guys love every minute of it!

[@Oakleaf700]

Thanks for the reply.Makes sense. The only time I was ever on a rough crossing [Dieppe/Newhaven] on a small ship they closed the access to the deck. To fall overboard would be a disaster in those conditions, as cold and exhaustion would soon set in. Our mariners have a hard job. Respect to them all.

[@jackatube]

Spending a week in a storm like this might be really uncomfortable. Call me crazy but I would love to be there once in my life. And I don't even like water. But there's something so beautiful about that raw force that makes feel powerful just by looking at it.

[@CiachoLover]

"In case of a water landing, the seat cushion can be used as a floating device"... Remember this video next time you hear that phrase. Hahaha!

[@Northernspotter101]

I went on the isle of man ferry last week and the sea was like glass,Its hard to belive being out at sea in weather like this.Hell on earth.

[@mumsywumsy1011]

love watching videos like this...the sea is so beautiful but of course it is a powerful natural force but wow how beautiful anyway....loved the music that goes with this video...its my fav for this kind of video. I have a new found respect for the men who go to sea ..oh my goodness, look at the size of those waves.

[@TheDariusFontaine]

Those swells are absolutely frightning to watch on video, I can only imagine what it must have been like to be there with that ship rolling side to side waiting for those swells to swallow it.

[@keithkirchgesler201]

how can you give this a dislike.. i mean if you dont like water or ships what are you doing here then.. mateys..this is awesome gives ppl a good taste of what open ocean is like aboard a freighter.!

[@talkto20john]

Holy shit, that wave at 4.25. I was out in a force 9 in a 30 foot boat and thought id experienced the worst but this...

[@MegaObamasux]

Nerves of absolute steel...well done Captain

[@PauleLR]

15 years ago our ship (less than half size ca. 3000 tons) has stuck in this area. A normal passage will take ca. 2 days, we used 6 days passing 12 to 15 meter high seas from straight ahead. One huge wave pushed down the bow, covered the whole deck and flooded the front bridge windows for bound 3 seconds completely. At this time i could see the sky only through the rear windows. On arrival we found several of the lashing cracked but none of the 30 tons steel coils has damaged anything!

[@thesacnews]

The music is making this video unintentionally hilarious.

[@steventhomson5165]

Thank you for your respect, I am captain of a ship like this one and this video shows how much our job can be difficult, dangerous and impressive. Respect all the captains

[@FASTLANE5607640]

WOW, what a great captain. He handled that weather extremely well!

[@dgnmwn]

Higher pays and more respect for sailors! Who's with me?

[@Rdrake1413]

The wave at 4:26 is huge. Mother nature wants to know "How long can you tread water?" Ain't no ride at Disney World like that.

[@with33]

i love watching storms ide love to be on a boat like this in a horrible storm as long as the boat doesnt go under of course

[@jackiemulligan82]

The sea was angry that day, my friends. Like an old man trying to send back soup in a deli.

[@arthusthefirst]

Thank you for this incredible footage... i don't know if you were onboard, but i would like to see such a spectacle... The biggest battle between man and nature...

[@Subwaterfilm]

And there is no way, you could just.. leave the room and exit... always very impressive to sail along with the nature!

[@deafmusician2]

wow, the indigo blue of that water is incredible!

[@MeIn321]

"The sea was angry my friends"

[@Scoshed]

Sailor: Oh man... The Shower is spoilt, we can't bath anymore! Captain: Don't worry *Turns the wheel, driving into the waves*, Bath now!

[@perrooceaniko2005]

Incredible survived and didnt break the hull apart. Have to be a VERY good ship ... Many ships have not survive this kind of punishment. God bless the crew and the ship too !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bradwms47]

In total amazement!!! The waves were huge!

[@toth-music]

I went through a similar experience in the Atlantic about 30 miles in front of Rabbat (Marokko) in 1982. But we have been in a old sailor. Break down of the mast, but no loos of life. Next to us a fisher ship has sunk, the capitan was the only one who survived. Waves 8 m high. It was terrific. Then in 2008 we took a ferry from Marokko to Canarian Island, and the ferry (ASSALAMA, Naviera Armas, flag of Panama) sunk with me and my family (4 childern). There wasn't a storm, it was negligence.

[@Oucluscupitumamo1]

Had to watch it again. The wave at 4:28 is massive !!

[@flightsimulatorA340]

imagine kayking out in those waves.a unforgetable experience for sure

[@MaximHawaii]

That wave at 4:25 is probably the largest wave I have ever seen in any film. Must be in the 80 to 100ft range.

[@QuadTubeChannel]

Cool footage Peter, thanks for sharing.

[@1king4all]

Somehow I sense that no man made roller coaster is as intense as compared to the force of the sea.

[@konklaven]

When you look at it like this, it seems unbelievable that even small sailing vessels actually can manage to withstand seas and winds like this... I pray I will never have to endure weather like this on my voyages! Great, but scary video!

[@ajdutari]

A commendation for the hatch cover manufacturer and the crew.

[@sanfranciscobay]

@bokyo74 I agree with you. The two waves following 4:20 are huge. Love the symmetry and chaos in the chop. Perfect song also.

[@NurWahyudin]

the best High Waves video i ever found!

[@Philobedo21380]

Oh Ho... Excuse me, I didn't see you put a new version with classic music.. You're the best !!!!!!!

[@steppanoreed]

I've been in the sh*t plenty with the Coast Guard on the Atlantic but nothing like this. What an awesome video!

[@tow5384]

Music really adds to the dread! Good choice.

[@cunard61]

Boy the old lady was really putting forth an effort to climb that wave at 4:25. That's some scary shit.

[@TheDanu7]

3:33 i think the front of the ship was about 5 m above the water This is the Best footoge from youtube

[@hhoteltube]

The music is from "Requiem for a Dream". Great video. The music works well!

[@MrRednog]

To be able to truly get a sense of how scary this must be, you'd need something to relate to as just how big this ship is and how big the waves are.

[@yeahweburnstuff]

Respect to you and all those who work in such conditions.

[@mpaladini1]

who never been in a storm in Biscay can't understand. Our work is the more hard in the world

[@thinkscotty]

The amazing thing is that 200 years ago sailors were surviving this stuff in wooden sailing ships with no radar, heated cabins…just a nine inch plank between yourself and eternity.

[@panzerrat]

This is why I liked submarines. Weather got bad, we'd go deep. Usually smoothed it out. Usually.

[@neilx666]

All I could think about watching this was it would b one helluva ride being harnessed to that white pole in the front of the boat and goin up and down all those feet .

[@Higgsy21]

I believe the song is "Requiem For A Tower" for those who are interested.