Sailors called the storm the worst of the century, perhaps recorded history. Frigid, 50-foot waves rocked Convoy NY 119, tossing Navy ships and Army tugboats alike into the air like toy boats. It went on for days in October 1944, the type of weather to make even seasoned mariners turn green while calling on the gods and patron saints of the sea for protection.
Date Taken: | 04.22.2019 |
Date Posted: | 04.25.2019 08:30 |
Category: | Video Productions |
Video ID: | 673497 |
VIRIN: | 190422-N-D0437-609 |
Filename: | DOD_106663647 |
Length: | 00:01:22 |
Location: | US |
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