Video shows cruise ship encountering heavy waves in Drake Passage
The height of the waves has not been confirmed, though one estimate placed them between 23 and 35 feet or possibly higher.
A video shows a cruise ship being struck by powerful waves while traveling through the Drake Passage, the stretch of water between the southern tip of South America and Antarctica. The footage has been described as showing waves approaching 40 feet, but their actual height remains unverified.
One published estimate, based on the apparent size of the ship, suggested the waves could have ranged from 23 to 35 feet and may have been higher. No confirmed measurement was provided for the conditions depicted in the video.
The Drake Passage extends from Cape Horn in Chile to Antarctica’s South Shetland Islands. The area is known for massive seas, with some waves in the passage previously measured at 65 feet.