Monday, August 26, 2013

NAUTICAL TERMS: HOLLOW SEA

Annapolis, MD

The Great Wave off of Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai (1830 ish)

Hollow Sea A condition usually occurring where there is shoaling or a current setting against the waves. The line from crest to trough makes a sharp angle, and consequently the sea is very dangerous.


I wish I could say I have never experienced this. It left my stomach rather hollow.

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