Re: High seas
Like Gaugeguy, mine was on a LST. We were going from Norway to England in the North Atlantic and ran into a heavy storm. No one was allowed above deck. After 2 days of slamming into heavy waves, we turned around. I was a mechanic (Leatherneck) for the Amphibian Assault Vehicle that were on board. 40+ degree rolls for 2 days toke its toll on us, but we were young. After a total of 3 days we were into calm waters(I lost liberty time in England for that delay) we were allowed to go check out our Amtracks in the center of the ship. They leak a lot and when I opened up my toolbox(inside one of the vehicles) it was full of seawater. I don't know if the Captain used sea water to ballest the ship or we took on that much water. The mess hall was fun. I've never seen so many trays go skidding off of tables, then next person walking down isle slips on spilt food and hits the deck, spilling his tray so others slip on his food and the carnage continues. Great memories! Oh,and this LST is 522 feet long.
