Chief
02-05-2008, 04:04 PM
http://www.nwcn.com/statenews/washington/stories/NW_020508WAB_big_wave_ferry_LJ.915339bd.html
PORT TOWNSEND, Wash. - A big wave caused panic on board the ferry Snohomish last Friday after it pushed part of the boat underwater on the route between Port Townsend and Keystone.
The frightening incident was caught on video and passengers described what happened.
"This was nothing like we've ever experienced out there before," said Bob Rowth, ferry passenger.
Video caught on a passenger's cell phone shows the lower cabin of the Snohomish in the aftermath. The ceiling collapsed to the right and again to the left when a series of waves hit the bow of the boat and water came crashing into the cabin.
Sounds like they dodged a bullet with this. The runs coming out of Port townsend are particularly vulnerable to rogue waves coming in off of the Pacific.
Be sure to watch the video...Scary stuff...
PORT TOWNSEND, Wash. - A big wave caused panic on board the ferry Snohomish last Friday after it pushed part of the boat underwater on the route between Port Townsend and Keystone.
The frightening incident was caught on video and passengers described what happened.
"This was nothing like we've ever experienced out there before," said Bob Rowth, ferry passenger.
Video caught on a passenger's cell phone shows the lower cabin of the Snohomish in the aftermath. The ceiling collapsed to the right and again to the left when a series of waves hit the bow of the boat and water came crashing into the cabin.
Sounds like they dodged a bullet with this. The runs coming out of Port townsend are particularly vulnerable to rogue waves coming in off of the Pacific.
Be sure to watch the video...Scary stuff...