Ferry in N.Z. Hits Rough Water. Cars, Trucks Destroyed!

[JRNYMAN]

The Cook Straits Interislander ferry from Wellington to Picton underwent an extremely rough crossing in March 2006. The trip which normally takes 3 hours took 8! Many vehicles were either severely damaged or destroyed from being tossed around inside the cargo bays.

This video is kind of long so I'll get you right to the significant stuff.

Vehicles are secured to the decks via hooks and straps.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... YWZs#t=53s

1/2 hour into the trip the weather starts to turn and the water gets... umm, choppy?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... YWZs#t=93s

A sister ship crossing paths with this one gives perspective how high the seas were.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... WZs#t=188s

The aftermath.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... WZs#t=284s

Damn!!!!! Every single truck, van, car, etc. looks like it got at least some damage. And those RV's that got squished between the semi's... That had to have been one Hell of an insurance payout!