Largest Ocean Waves Recorded----More to come

[IChing]

Record ocean waves are recorded

SOUTHAMPTON, England, April 3 (UPI) -- British scientists report observing some of the largest waves ever measured -- reportedly so big, some computer models indicate they shouldn't even exist.

The observations occurred Feb. 8, 2000, aboard the Royal Research Ship Discovery during a scientific expedition to the North Atlantic, 155 miles west of Scotland, when a series of gigantic waves hammered the vessel.

The scientists set to sea because an intense storm was forecast and the researchers from Britain's National Oceanography Center, located in Southampton, wanted to closely observe it, der Spiegel reported.

The scientists' measuring instruments showed the tallest of the waves was nearly 98 feet high and the giant waves shook the ship for 12 hours, said Naomi Holliday, the leader of the expedition.

The Discovery's crew witnessed waves of up to 95 feet from trough to crest>>>>snip


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I was at sea with 50-60ft. waves (polish freighter)....160ft tramp steamer.
Let me say, I was too scared to be seasick. LOL