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Post by rmarks1 on Aug 2, 2018 22:44:19 GMT -5
Interesting. Now if only they find a proofreader who can spell "rogue" correctly.
Although rouge waves would add a little color to the ocean.
Bob
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Post by raybar on Aug 2, 2018 23:10:25 GMT -5
This theory may be full of beans. Navy Beans, of course, since we're out on the water. But beans none the less.
I heard the rogue wave idea before, and I don't think the source was any more credible than "The Bermuda Triangle Enigma," the British television series referenced in the Yahoo article, a show in which they also went looking for Atlantis in the Bermudas. Perhaps rogue waves were a factor in some ship losses, but storms at sea can be deadly even without them. Search Youtube for something like storms at sea or ships in heavy seas.
I'm more inclined to believe the Coast Guard and NOAA, also referenced in the Yahoo article.
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Post by faskew on Aug 3, 2018 7:46:32 GMT -5
The area is notorious for unexpected, intense, local storms. These were especially dangerous before weather satellites came along, but they're still dangerous even today. Plus, many ships that were reported missing at one time showed up later (this before radios). Also, large numbers of drunk fishermen swarm the area in small boats, which often don't return due to storms or stupidity. There were even pirates up into modern times who used to attack small craft, kill all the people, and steal the boats. Lots of reasons why boats might disappear, none of which require any special explantion.
If they make the movie, I hope they use rouge waves. I envision a 100 meter rouge wave crashing onto a tramp steamer. Great for the trailer. 8->
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