Terror at Sea: Inside the Anthem of the Seas Nightmare

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In February 2016, Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas departed New Jersey for a routine cruise to the Bahamas. Less than 24 hours later, the ship sailed directly into a "bomb genesis" cyclone, becoming one of the most terrifying incidents in modern cruise history. With wind gusts exceeding 100 knots (Category 3 Hurricane force) and waves crashing over the upper decks, 4,500 passengers found themselves trapped in a real-life drama. In this documentary, we cover: * The critical forecast errors made before departure * The science behind the "Bomb Cyclone" * Terrifying details of the ship listing 20 degrees * The NTSB investigation results: Who was to blame? * How the ship's engineering saved thousands of lives Episodes: 0:00 - The Perfect Storm Begins 1:05 - A Routine Departure from New Jersey 2:12 - Into the "Bomb Genesis" Cyclone 3:30 - 100-Knot Winds: Situation Critical 4:45 - Inside the Cabins: A Night of Fear 5:50 - The Captain's Maneuver: "Heaving To" 6:45 - The Aftermath & Cancellation 7:25 - NTSB Investigation: The Critical Mistake 8:10 - Construction of the Anthem #anthemoftheseas #royalcaribbean #storm #hurricane #maritimedisaster #quantumclass Anthem of the Seas hurricane 2016, Cruise ship inside a cyclone, Royal Caribbean major storm incident, What happens when a cruise ship hits a hurricane, Anthem of the seas inclinometer, Is Anthem of the Seas safe?

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