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Poseidon raging
Day 12
juddering of the ship. The wind was quite Saturday, 5 November 2022
ferocious, the vessel whipping up dramatic Wind force 7, Sea state– rough
white caps on foaming crests of huge AT SEA
waves.
Those who ventured onto the bridge were
treated to the spectacular sight of Ortelius
rising over the massive crests and plunging
violently into the troughs of the next
wave, creating a wall of water which rose
to bridge height like an enormous white
fan from the bow. Tons of water cascaded
in swirling lines across the foredeck and
poured out through the scuppers. Petrel

The outside decks were closed for the
safety of guests, many of whom chose to
stay in their cabins. To be horizontal in
bed was the safest option. The doctor was
busy dispensing seasick patches and giving
advice to those who felt unwell.
The many gaps at tables during meals
indicated that quite a number of guests
were opting to ‘lie low’, rather than struggle
and stumble along the corridors and face
the prospect of food. Blue Petrel

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