Parts of a wave are: wave crest wave trough wave height (H) wave amplitude wave length (L) wave period (T) 7-1 Properties of Ocean Wavesģ Wave classification Wave period provides a basis for classifying wavesįigure 7-1a Wave Parameters Figure 7-1b Idealized Wave Spectrum 7-1 Properties of Ocean Wavesĥ Most of the waves present on the ocean’s surface are wind-generated waves The low-pressure system responsible for the harsh weather over the Memorial Day weekend was being monitored for tropical and subtropical development by the National Hurricane Center (NHC) last week, though it remained a non-tropical low throughout its duration.įorecasters from the NHC had visited the Carnival Cruise Line headquarters in Miami two days before the ship got caught in the powerful storm.2 Waves are the undulatory motion of a water surface VACATION TURNS INTO NIGHTMARE FOR A SEATTLE MAN AFTER A ‘ROGUE WAVE’ PARALYZES HIM All the public areas of the ship are open and in service and Carnival Sunshine is currently operating its next cruise, a five-day Bahamas sailing.' 'The weather and rough surf led to some crew cabins being temporarily taken out of service while we clean up water damage.

We appreciate the patience and understanding of all our guests. The weather’s prolonged impact on the Charleston area delayed the ship’s arrival on Sunday and as a result, the next voyage’s embarkation was also delayed.

'Carnival Sunshine’s return to Charleston was impacted by the weather and rough seas on Saturday.

(Brad Morrell via Storyful / FOX Weather)Ĭarnival Cruise Line released a statement to FOX Weather on Monday morning to describe the incident, which was reported to occur Saturday: Video shared on social media Sunday by Brad Morrell, filmed outside his room onboard the cruise ship that was returning to Charleston, South Carolina, shows dark clouds covering the sky and large whitecaps raging in the surrounding waters of the Atlantic Ocean.

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