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Rogue wave sequence showing 60-foot plus wave hitting tanker headed southfrom Valdez, Alaska. The ship was running in about 25-foot seas when amonster wave struck it broadside on the starboard side. This shows the OVERSEAS CHICAGO heeled to port after the wave struck and the water rushing offoff the deck. Photo #3 of sequence. The port rail is nearly dipped under. (Image credit: Captain Roger Wilson)