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Posted on 6/21/18 at 10:56 pm to Traveler
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The open sea can produce such an overwhelming calming effect until the next day when she shows you her full fury.
Navy sub guy here.
Open ocean is gorgeous. Can’t even describe how beautifully blue the Atlantic is.
Surfaced about 300 miles off the coast of Virginia and went swimming
Never rode out a hurricane on the surface but we went under one once. We were at 500 ft and got tossed around. Dove to 800 where it stabilized.
North Atlantic is no joke. Transiting on the surface heading in to port often lead to rough seas
“Station the Maneuvering Watch!”
Posted on 6/21/18 at 11:04 pm to Tigeralum2008
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North Atlantic is no joke.
No joke indeed. I was on CVN-68 and we were in a heck of a storm. Amazing the power the sea has on a ship of that size. Felt sorry for the escorts along side of us. They were getting beat up pretty good.
Posted on 6/21/18 at 11:14 pm to Bustedsack
I say this only to help you fellas avoid future heartbreak but those nighttime shots are greatly exaggerated by the use of long exposure times. Amazing art but that said it wouldn’t look that way to you.
in person seeing it as it would appear naturally would still be amazing. We don’t see the stars nearly as much as we should
in person seeing it as it would appear naturally would still be amazing. We don’t see the stars nearly as much as we should
This post was edited on 6/21/18 at 11:15 pm
Posted on 6/21/18 at 11:21 pm to Bustedsack
Yeah, that's a badass video.
I want gonna sit and watch 10 minutes but it sucked me in.
I want gonna sit and watch 10 minutes but it sucked me in.
Posted on 6/21/18 at 11:26 pm to Swoopin
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seeing it as it would appear naturally would still be amazing
It really is a sight to behold.
Posted on 6/21/18 at 11:28 pm to Bustedsack
That was amazing, thanks for sharing. I'm thinking, 42 isn't too old to switch professions. Where's the nearest maritime school to learn navigation....
Posted on 6/21/18 at 11:32 pm to go_tigres
What was the bright large star/planet? Anyone know? It was due East whatever it was.
Posted on 6/21/18 at 11:36 pm to Bustedsack
How much down time do these guys on these cargo ships have in between ports?
Posted on 6/21/18 at 11:39 pm to Sao
The prettiest sky I’ve ever seen was taking a crew boat ride from deep water in the gulf.
Posted on 6/21/18 at 11:43 pm to Bustedsack
That guy's channel is pretty good. I've watched a lot of his videos.
Posted on 6/21/18 at 11:52 pm to Sao
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What was the bright large star/planet? Anyone know? It was due East whatever it was.
That would be Jupiter.
Posted on 6/22/18 at 12:58 am to Bustedsack
This is so awesome. I've been night fishing on a lake several times and it is so calming and quiet, even with a full moon, stars and some lights from the campsites and houses. However, it pales in comparison to being out in the open ocean thousands of miles away from land where you might . I cant imagine how alone it is out there with just the moon and stars as light, but it would be cool to see 
Posted on 6/22/18 at 1:27 am to Traveler
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Felt sorry for the escorts along side of us.
I was on CG-55 through many North Atlantic crossings and a few storms. I will say its one hell of a ride! Literally walked on walls and could jump from one deck to the next as she fell out from under you cresting a wave.
As for the night sky during darken ship, its pretty amazing how many stars you can see. plus the waves hitting the hull is very calming. Bioluminescent algae is also pretty cool!
Posted on 6/22/18 at 3:00 am to Tigeralum2008
quote:For me, the ride out on the Pilot Boats were the worst. South Atlantic winter swells hitting the harbor mouth and the charterers are refusing to spring for a helicopter. Those are the times you re-examine your career options.
North Atlantic is no joke. Transiting on the surface heading in to port often lead to rough seas
Posted on 6/22/18 at 4:53 am to Bustedsack
I have watched most of his vids. Gives a good insight into life on an oceanliner.
Posted on 6/22/18 at 5:07 am to Bustedsack
Loved it! One of the coolest videos I’ve seen!
Posted on 6/22/18 at 6:44 am to go_tigres
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I'm thinking, 42 isn't too old to switch professions. Where's the nearest maritime school to learn navigation....
Was thinking the same thing. There has always been a part of me that wishes I would have picked a career that involves cruising the oceans.Posted on 6/22/18 at 6:51 am to ruzil
We go to St George island in FL and the whole island essentially goes black at night (sea turtles). On clear nights, it is amazing. Much like a desert sky.
Posted on 6/22/18 at 7:01 am to Swoopin
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in person seeing it as it would appear naturally would still be amazing. We don’t see the stars nearly as much as we should
On cruises, I have been on the top deck at night, and I always wished they'd shut the lights off, just so the people can get a really good look at the stars at night. Otherwise, the lights on deck are typically just a bit too bright to get the full appreciation of the vast night sky.
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