Live and limping on the Dawn

[finoky]

That had to be a very scary situation. Hope everyone makes it home safely.

[Linda CruiseDiva]

For those more knowledgable about cruising, is this something they could have forecasted/predicted?

 

The ship encountered a "rogue" wave... there is no way to predict them. Thankfully, they are rare.

[NJcruiser21]

ive been away since yesterday so this is my first hearing of this. i'm so sorry!!! i'm glad everyone is safe and NCL and its WONDERFUL crew are taking care of everything.

 

 

get home safely!

[smeyer418]

BTW 25 meters = 80+ feet(about 81 feet). That is a truely rare wave. I also suspect that the Dawn was at full speed.(25 knots almost 30 mph). To have things break on these high decks is scary. I hope those that are injured are not seriously hurt.

[lk4xits]

Eileen thank you for posting and your bravery under these circumstances.

 

My prayers for the well being of the passengers and crew. It must have been an awful experience.

 

We are doing a Trans atlantic in two weeks and I can only hope for a safe crossing.

 

Marty

[debjo]

Does anyone know what causes these "rogue" waves? How similar or dissimilar are they to the Tsunami waves? Are the "rogue" waves caused by an underwater earthquake or are they a product of some weather disturbance? Are "rogue" waves always "single" waves?

 

You know me...I like to be prepared for anything and a little bit of knowledge does go a long way.

 

For Eileen...

What information did you hear from the Bridge when this happened? I can't imagine the chaos that must have insued when the ship was tossed around. How long did the occurance last?

 

Debjo

[Pianogrl]

From my limited understanding a rogue wave is not like a Tsunami which is from an underground earthquake. A rogue is a product of wind & disapates as quickly as it is formed....just one of those freak/unusual happenings of nature. Anyone who has more knowledge of this, please correct or add to my limited input.

[smeyer418]

Does anyone know what causes these "rogue" waves? How similar or dissimilar are they to the Tsunami waves? Are the "rogue" waves caused by an underwater earthquake or are they a product of some weather disturbance? Are "rogue" waves always "single" waves?

 

You know me...I like to be prepared for anything and a little bit of knowledge does go a long way.

 

For Eileen...

What information did you hear from the Bridge when this happened? I can't imagine the chaos that must have insued when the ship was tossed around. How long did the occurance last?

 

Debjo

 

 

1. a rogue wave is an unpredicted wave that is significantly different than ones before it and not caused by an earthquake. When an earthquake happens, you can within reason determine whether an Tasumi is likely. As we saw there was predictions right after the earthquake in the Pacific. However it is not well comunicated if people aren't prepared for it. Generally rouges are caused by wind currents-(from storms) and tidal changes. Also while they say it was a 25 meter wave remember the boat is rocking up and down and I never understood whether it was messured from the bottom of through or from some general level. So the up and down motion may increased the size as the ship comes crashing down on it. Also remember if the waves are close together the ship just glides over them but if they are farther apart you go up the wave and down the through for more movement... ok???

[mshe]

Does anyone know what causes these "rogue" waves

 

http://www.esa.int/esaCP/SEMOKQL26WD_index_0.html

 

From what I know... rouge waves are due to a build up of energy. Basically wave energy is concentrated in the middle of the ocean then suddenly released.

 

In general, I don't think very much is known about them yet.

[Cosmopolitan]

rogue wave

n. An unpredictable, abnormally large wave that occurs on a seemingly random basis in the oceans.

[NJmatt]

Cruise Travel magazine a few years ago did an article about the QE2 and talked about how when the shiip was doing a transatlantic crossing to New York which was around the time Hurricane Hugo came up the Atlantic and the storm turned out to the open ocean and created a 90..yes...nienty foot sea wave that hit the ship head on and broke over the bridge but the QE2 knew it was coming and took the hit with nothing happening and the ship continued on her way.

[frontrangecruiser]

Cruise Travel magazine a few years ago did an article about the QE2 and talked about how when the shiip was doing a transatlantic crossing to New York which was around the time Hurricane Hugo came up the Atlantic and the storm turned out to the open ocean and created a 90..yes...nienty foot sea wave that hit the ship head on and broke over the bridge but the QE2 knew it was coming and took the hit with nothing happening and the ship continued on her way.

 

I'm just wondering if it would be better to hit a large wave like that, head on, instead of having it hit you broadside or angled....:confused:

[Galley Girl]

Eileen,

 

First let me say thank you for taking the time to come to the boards and keeping us updated as to what is happening. I hope you and everyone else on the ship are doing as good as can be.

 

My Highest praises go out to the Captain and his crew for handling this event as best as they could. It must have been horrible looking at this wave coming at the ship and making decisions as to how to handle it with the least amount of damage to all persons and the ship.

 

Thoughts and prayers go out to all,and have a safe trip home.

Joanne

[cruzn buckeye]

First, let me say that I am thankful that everyone...well, almost everyone, is o.k. I hope the injured passengers are doing o.k. and their injuries are not serious.

 

Two things came to my mind when I read this . The movie " The Perfect Storm".

This must have been a wave similar to the one that finally ended that trip.

Then, also, I was thinking about the fake picture of the Triumph with the gigantic wave. This must have looked like that wave and must have been very scary for the captain and crew that seen it coming.

I wonder if any passengers on deck saw this coming? How frightening that must have been!!!

[Dolphins]

I'm just wondering if it would be better to hit a large wave like that, head on, instead of having it hit you broadside or angled....:confused:

 

Normally, it is desirable to sail into a wave directly rather than exposing a large area on the ship's side to damage. The bow presents the smallest target for the wave but it appears those forward facing balcony cabins on the Dawn which can be seen on the web-cam got the worst of it and I suspect that they were the cabins that were flooded.

[CRUIZNUZ]

I can report that it was the forward facing balcony cabins that took the brunt of the wave as we were booked in cabin 9502 and our trip has been cancelled.

 

NCL cancelled our reservation and we are soooo sad. I am glad there were no serious injuries and it is just circumstance, but we are already in NYC, ready to go, the dog is in the kennel, etc. We are just disappointed!!!

 

Cruiznuz

[greenie]

I can report that it was the forward facing balcony cabins that took the brunt of the wave as we were booked in cabin 9502 and our trip has been cancelled.

 

NCL cancelled our reservation and we are soooo sad. I am glad there were no serious injuries and it is just circumstance, but we are already in NYC, ready to go, the dog is in the kennel, etc. We are just disappointed!!!

 

Cruiznuz

 

Cruiznuz, I am really sorry. :( You must be so incredibly disappointed. We booked 9506 for the cruise 2 weeks from now (5/1). Do you think the damage was so great that we too will be cancelled? This is so awful for so many people!

[CRUIZNUZ]

Greenie-

 

I can't say about your cruise, i don't know. If it is just water damage and retrofitting of furniture, I would think you would be ok. I am sure they are still accessing the damage at this time.

 

Good Luck!!

[BettyB2]

Hi Folks, It has been one hell of a cruise. We are sailing into Charleston Harbour now at 4:30 pm on Saturday. After a conference call withMiami, NCL has arranged the window replacement and Coast guard inspection to take place here. We are hoping to set sail late tonight, but do not expect to arriv e in New York until Monday morning at the latest. The atrium is filled with people sleeping with pillows, quilts and belongings all over the floor and window seats. It started with a very heavy storm at about 6: last night. Ceiling tiles fell off during dinner in Le Bistro. One especially heavy wave hit sending my DH out of the bed to the floor. We are aft on de ck 10. The flooded cabins areon the fore of decks 9 and 10. We have been treated to 21/2 days of open bar and are getting 25o/o of the cost of our present cruises toward future cruises. We also received $100 on board credit per cabin. I was in the casino when the big wave hit and the bar was swept clean of bottles and glasses and on the return of that wave the buffet was cleared to the floor. B ar stools were knocked over and all of the glass displays in the atrium of cut glass and china and crystal got hitbadly. A lot of b roken glass. A lot of vomitting..

And most of all a great, great, crew willing to do whatever they could to make you comfortable. Cleanup started immediatelly and spirits are high.

I understand that 10 persons were hurt, but no one was yet remov ed from the ship. it certainly will be a cruise to remember and someone also mentioned that yesterday was the anniversity of the Titanic.

I will check in again if possible. Thanks for all your concerns. Eileen

 

Eileen - I read about this on another board and just wanted to tell you thank you for the thoughtful post and know that many of your fellow cruisers (no matter what line) are thinking of all of you and those who will have to cancel their upcoming vacation tomorrow due to the damage,,,I cannot imagine what everyone went thru...:eek: and although I have never traveled on this line, I am very impressed with how you were all taken care of during this very unfortunate incident........take care

[MalkyM]

Eileen - We just got back from a trip to Florida on Friday and were shocked when we read your post about the problems being experienced by the Dawn. Just can't imagine what it must have been like when the wave hit but thankfully you and the rest of the passengers are coping well with all that has been thrown at you.

 

We are well able to visualise all the damage you described in your post as it was only a few months ago when we met on one of the Dawn's Carribean cruises and everything is still very fresh in our memories. Our thoughts are with you, your family and everyone else on board.

 

Malcolm & Marion

[gandalf1]

So sorry to hear the news of the rogue wave.

 

Must have been really scary especially for thos eating at le bistro.

 

Pray that all goes well and that this is the last the dawn experiences in terms of bad weather.

 

our thoughts & prayers are with all on board and their relatives.

 

gandalf from the UK

[ontheopenseas]

I can report that it was the forward facing balcony cabins that took the brunt of the wave as we were booked in cabin 9502 and our trip has been cancelled.

 

NCL cancelled our reservation and we are soooo sad. I am glad there were no serious injuries and it is just circumstance, but we are already in NYC, ready to go, the dog is in the kennel, etc. We are just disappointed!!!

 

Cruiznuz

Cruiznuz- :( I am so very sorry that your trip was cancelled. We are scheduled to sail tomorrow and have felt some disappointment with the travel changes, although we plan to make the best of it. We are travelling with extended family in three other cabins, and at this point, it sounds like we're all still going. I can't imagine having to tell the children we aren't cruising at all, my heart really goes out to you. I hope you can find something special to do in New York, and are able to have a wonderful cruise in the future. We'll be sending warm wishes your way. It sounds like the 4/10 cruisers are on their way home. We'll keep watching for their safe return and hoping that they were able to find some enjoyment on their cruise. It sounds like NCL staff and management really stepped up to the plate which helps with some of the disappointment. I hope they are doing right by you too cruiznuz.

[nycglitter]

This is soooo scary. I hope everyone is ok. I am getting nervous about my uccoming cruise.

[mortysmama]

To all involved...

We were on the Dawn in Feb and the memories of that cruise are still fresh in our minds. I can't imagine what you have been through. My thoughts and prayers go with all of you. Altho I'm sure it was a terrible experience...it could have been worse. Hope you all return home safe and sound.

[FLACRUISER99]

Best of luck to all of you on the Dawn. You are very lucky that you are on NCL, they are very generous. Just got back from a trip on Celebrity Horizon, missed 1 port, remained in Tampa for a full day because of fog, late in another port and all we got was "Not our fault". Not even a free drink.:eek: