Huge wave smashes ferry window

[_-martin-_]

I would go directly to the man in front who took hit directly and make sure he is okay!

[marcocasati]

Nothing will wake u up better in the morning than a mouthfull of glass and frigid salt water.

[davidsperling]

Happened two days ago in Hamburg, Germany on the Elbe river. No loss of life or injuries (not even minor). The ferry was transporting people to their work at airbus and continued to cross the river after the incident, everyone was able to leave the ferry on their own, emergency services didn’t need to attend the scene.

[charliewallace]

man in the red coat was really slow to react!

[The_Oldguy]

Ice cold water being poured on you when your not expecting it, what a way to wake up.

[moonhand]

Any "ferry", especially a river one, that suffers that sort of damage is unfit for purpose. Such wave heights, if within the operational capacity of the vessel, should not implode windows. This is a serious fault, despite the insignificance made by some.

[danelionheart]

Just the impact alone would have hurt the people in the front I would have ran to them to offer any help I could and yell the others to leave and get help. Then as soon as I was sure the others were all safe I would find a dry place to wait till I reached where I was going .

[paulogrinke]

First I would soil my pants. Second I'd put on a life vest. Lol

[therickpound]

Disappointing to c them scarper without assisting the 2 at the front who would have got a battering and would have needed help…

[gee]

Do you rate this as a captain error or material fatigue? Should the ferry leave in such weather conditions?

[wizardmix]

It's hard to know what I'd do but I'd like to think I'd get help to the 3 at the front who took it head on. Also, I would be nowhere near the front windows in heavy seas.

[diverdave]

That happened to the ice breaker I was on coming back from Antarctica ! I huge wave busted out the windows and flooded the room .. I helped the crew clean up and replace the windows ..

[Jesoterica_Medium]

The fact that no one checks to see if the person in the front, who takes the brunt of that wave, as well as the broken glass, is even okay, is truly a tragedy. People are disgustingly selfish.

[flynfishak]

Had it happen once crossing a reef at the entrance to a bay. The sound and the slamming of impact were more alarming than the water. Check to make sure folks are okay and then help determine what needs to happen so ship, crew and passengers stay that way.

[smokejaguar]

I would probably start shivering and looking around for a hero with my eyes wide and my mouth hanging open

[Theartmaker]

I would go to those people right in front.

[benjaminmartz]

I wouldn't be on a cruise ship to begin with. I would be on awol with you guys. Love the dog in the gallardo too. Awesome bro. Have a good day.

[mikepedneault]

I would pray for the Lord's blessing and help those who are hurt. Calming everyone. Crazy Mike.

[ThoughtfulWander]

Yeah some bashing waves sheesh... glad to hear all made it ashore safely!

[Handzr]

Those Skippers are braver than I am, that's for sure.