At 14:10 on the 28th September 2000 while completing a eastbound transatlantic crossing from New York ORIANA was struck amidships by a rouge wave that was estimated to be about 15 metres in height.
The impact shattered six cabin windows and the inrush of water caused substantial damage to the cabin fittings and dividing bulkheads and minor injuries were sustained by passengers flying glass.
The Captain immediately ordered ORIANA's speed to be reduced and repairs to made.
During the whole encounter ORIANA kept a steady course and at was never at anytime in and danger.
After repairs were made ORIANA arrived 24 hours later than planned in Southampton.
While permanent repairs were made ORIANA's disembarking passengers were interviewed by BBC reporters who in typical media style embellished the story to make it sound more horrific than what it actually was.
Immediately the United Kingdoms Marine Accident Investigation Branch began a investigation
into the incident its findings were that somewhere there was defect in the windows of the six cabins although oddly they were unable to locate the defect or where/if actually occurred.
It should also be noted that in the ten years since the incident ORIANA has had no similar occurrences despite meeting equally unpleasant weather.
Below are some images taken from the MAIB's investigation .
The impact shattered six cabin windows and the inrush of water caused substantial damage to the cabin fittings and dividing bulkheads and minor injuries were sustained by passengers flying glass.
The Captain immediately ordered ORIANA's speed to be reduced and repairs to made.
During the whole encounter ORIANA kept a steady course and at was never at anytime in and danger.
After repairs were made ORIANA arrived 24 hours later than planned in Southampton.
While permanent repairs were made ORIANA's disembarking passengers were interviewed by BBC reporters who in typical media style embellished the story to make it sound more horrific than what it actually was.
Immediately the United Kingdoms Marine Accident Investigation Branch began a investigation
into the incident its findings were that somewhere there was defect in the windows of the six cabins although oddly they were unable to locate the defect or where/if actually occurred.
It should also be noted that in the ten years since the incident ORIANA has had no similar occurrences despite meeting equally unpleasant weather.
Below are some images taken from the MAIB's investigation .
Waves in the moments before the impact.
The damage being repaired in Southampton.
Drawing of window type used on deck 5.
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