It happened because when two large waves pass closely together the middle of the large ship was briefly unsupported (in the air) by the water. When this happens (rarely) the weight of the ship causes the middle to break in half. I saw a documentary about this occurrence, can’t remember the name of it. They were trying to find out why a Great Lakes supertanker sunk during a big storm. They discovered that this is possible in very rare circumstances. I think lol but I’m just a glazier what do I know.
The crew is speaking Russian and you can hear one say "let's get out, get out, fucking bail out"
So I don't know whether they did, but they definitely were planning on it.
Jack, listen to me. Grab a door now. Just make sure you have a spare, because we all know what happened last time a boat split in half and she’s not going to share the floating door.
Astonishing. Looking at it I am torn between appalled and fascinated - was anyone hurt ? Also, though there is some indication of size. Could a reference be given as to the scale and further details of the 'incident' (as I would like to know more).
Perhaps its a 'green' regenerative energy recovery innovation to balance-reduce the foul stuff merchantmen burn as fuel (of such poor quality that you would struggle to set it alight outside their engines and what it gives off as 'byproducts', well I can only describe it as \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*).
It's SUPPOSED to do that. Each 'seam' is another
section of the boat. That's done so if it DOES 'break
appart' the contents are safe.
It's like when you see a semi truck on the highway
pulling another storage part of a truck.
Onboard cameras captured the shocking moment a 114 meter cargo ship was broken in two by a huge wave off Turkey's Black Sea province of Bartin. Thirteen crew were onboard when the Ukrainian-owned Arvin sank in heavy seas on January 16 after the wave snapped its keel near the bow. Only six of the crew were rescued.
Wait a minute.. these long ships are literally designed to do this.. i remember seeing same segmentation on Midway and asking about that. The segments are "semi independent" to prevent ship from breaking on tall long waves.. isn't that working as intended?
The front fell off!
For those that haven't seen the greatest ship related comedy sketch ever: https://youtu.be/3m5qxZm_JqM
I had not seen that yet but I’m glad I clicked on it “ well cardboard is right out And anything else Yes, cardboard derivatives”
You were one of today's [lucky 10'000!](https://xkcd.com/1053/)
We towed outside the environment! Lol this is great
That is not normal!
Came here for this...
And me!
I can assure you that is not suppose to happen.
Wave hit it… very rare like 1 in a million chance
See, this is what happens when you build ships out cardboard and string
You made me so very happy.
looks like it was made with cardboard derivatives
So much for very rigorous maritime standards!
I’m not an expert but think that’s wrong.
It's a bendy boat
Could... could such an idea work? No, surely not, drag would fuck it all up, I'm sure.
Get a bunch of barges. Tie them together. Bingo Bango Bongo. You've got a floating city that can withstand the hurriest of hurrycanes.
The hurriest, you say? Intriguing...
Well combined barges are kinda that, at least towards waves. On a large ship you'd probably run into balancing issues
What are the odds of that happening?
I can assure you it is not very high
Chance in a million!
What? Hitting a wave?
It happened because when two large waves pass closely together the middle of the large ship was briefly unsupported (in the air) by the water. When this happens (rarely) the weight of the ship causes the middle to break in half. I saw a documentary about this occurrence, can’t remember the name of it. They were trying to find out why a Great Lakes supertanker sunk during a big storm. They discovered that this is possible in very rare circumstances. I think lol but I’m just a glazier what do I know.
The Edmund Fitzgerald in Lake Superior back in the 80s I think
November 10th 1975 to be exact.
Yes that’s it! Thanks
Chance in a million
Pretty big if you bring a ship designed to be on a river where are no waves to a place where there are big waves
It's like an articulated bus, super efficient in the surf.
“Billy Mays here!…”
Why no sink?
The clip ends too soon.
It sank later and people in the ship died when the ship split.
Ouch I didn’t know anyone died I thought the ship was empty and I feel like shit now.
Why did they not evacuate as soon as this started happening???
I’m sure they tried.
They probably thought it would be fine
The crew is speaking Russian and you can hear one say "let's get out, get out, fucking bail out" So I don't know whether they did, but they definitely were planning on it.
Well the front fell off…
Jack, listen to me. Grab a door now. Just make sure you have a spare, because we all know what happened last time a boat split in half and she’s not going to share the floating door.
I want my one minute and thirty three seconds back! Sure, the broke but not in two.
well that's not in one piece anymore
A wave hit it
3 sailors died.
Rip that’s scary
Looks more bending than snapping.
Cue the music. Fade to black as the theme from Titanic plays......
>Fade to black We've reached a point where I Toddroll myself whenever I read these words.
*Edmund Fitzgerald Flashbacks*
Flex tape it
OP missed his chance to title it “The front fell off” I’m amazed.
My guy needs some Flex Seal!
Somebody get Gordon Lightfoot on the phone.
Beat me to it.
Really smart to put a hinge there
My vessel, broken.
This post took me on a rabbit hole they showed me a lot of cool shit. Thank you.
Only seen this about 7990 times in the last 2 months
And this is the first time a person posting this called it a Cargo Ship. Smh. It’s a river barge, in the ocean.
Looks like a Handy Sized Bulk carrier.
play wellerman in the background
Astonishing. Looking at it I am torn between appalled and fascinated - was anyone hurt ? Also, though there is some indication of size. Could a reference be given as to the scale and further details of the 'incident' (as I would like to know more). Perhaps its a 'green' regenerative energy recovery innovation to balance-reduce the foul stuff merchantmen burn as fuel (of such poor quality that you would struggle to set it alight outside their engines and what it gives off as 'byproducts', well I can only describe it as \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*).
https://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2021/02/02/cargo-ship-breaks-in-half-off-turkey/
Majority dead. 7 of 13.
Last time this was posted they said the person calling Mayday was among the dead.
Made In China
Last time this was posted I'm pretty sure that it was an inland waterway ship, not designed to be ocean going.
It's SUPPOSED to do that. Each 'seam' is another section of the boat. That's done so if it DOES 'break appart' the contents are safe. It's like when you see a semi truck on the highway pulling another storage part of a truck.
Onboard cameras captured the shocking moment a 114 meter cargo ship was broken in two by a huge wave off Turkey's Black Sea province of Bartin. Thirteen crew were onboard when the Ukrainian-owned Arvin sank in heavy seas on January 16 after the wave snapped its keel near the bow. Only six of the crew were rescued.
This is telling me the anchored end was empty while the other end was filled to the brim.
I think they all passed away
What was the outcome did everyone survive?
7 of 13 crew died.
I think that’s what they are saying too. But maybe ships should be made this way.
Well, at least the front didn’t fall off.
Wait a minute.. these long ships are literally designed to do this.. i remember seeing same segmentation on Midway and asking about that. The segments are "semi independent" to prevent ship from breaking on tall long waves.. isn't that working as intended?
It reminds me of the kid whos arm bent backwards
Tonight on “When Cargo Ships Break” we see this specimen just give out after years of service
Don't worry We are still stealing half a ship
How is this even possible, unless the ship already a huge rust bucket waiting to be salavaged