This Tanker Caught Footage Of The 50 Foot Waves Off The Cork Coast

The devastation that hurricane Ophelia caused earlier in the week is clear to see; three people tragically dead, roofs blown off schools and stadiums, and trees torn up from roots that have been in place hundreds of years.

But some of the most terrifying footage we’ve seen is of a tanker that was caught up in 50 foot waves off the coast of Cork.

The Italian tanker can be seen getting absolutely battered by the waves…

Heavy seas on board an italian tanker in Cork Harbour, Ireland yesterday under the effects of Ophelia. Video: Cataldo Gianluca pic.twitter.com/5EyzPsqR3Z

— severe-weather.EU (@severeweatherEU) October 17, 2017

We can’t imagine how scary it would have been to be on board that as Ophelia crashed against the vessel.

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