> I guess this could be true - but there is there fair share of storms on the > Pacific and crossing the Atlantic as well. I said huricane... big difference between the typical storm and a huricane... The sea container ships that I > have seen look pretty sturdy to me! No ship would be sent into a huge storm or a hurricane. Yes, they are big and sturdy... but the ocean is bigger... the most powerful force in the world.... and when it gets whipped up to a hurrican frenzy it can split the biggest ship in two pieces... or more! Bill |
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