Do giant whirlpools happen?
Do giant whirlpools happen? Yes, giant whirlpools exist in the ocean, but ships generally don't sink in them, though they can, especially small ships.
Can lakes get whirlpools?
In natural lakes, there are not many locations which would generate whirlpools, but in man-made reservoirs (like the lake in question), there are a few locations that can generate whirlpools.
Has a whirlpool ever sunk a ship?
In one tragic event in 1835, a two-masted schooner from Deer Island set sail with two brothers aboard. She went down in the whirlpool while the poor boys' mother watched in horror from shore as the schooner sank helplessly.
Can a cruise ship survive a whirlpool?
Most ships can withstand a whirlpool - not something that's in the general design of an ocean going ship. For a small boat it's best to stay out of the way!
Can a whirlpool swallow a boat?
The whirlpools are so powerful, they actually swallow full-volume river-running boats.
Will a sinking ship pull you?
However, even with a ship the size of Titanic, the suction created will be so minimal that the only way it would affect you is if you were clinging to her as she sank, allowed her to pull you under for a while, and THEN started swimming for the surface. Cameron's film was accurate on this regard.
How deep is the whirlpool in the Niagara River?
The whirlpool is in the Niagara Gorge, downstream from Niagara Falls. The whirlpool's greatest depth is 125 feet (38 m).
Is a whirlpool a vortex?
The best example of what is ordinarily thought of as a vortex is the whirlpool that is formed where the water runs out of a bath or basin.
How far down do whirlpools go?
Whirlpools up to 10 metres (33 ft) in diameter and 5 metres (16 ft) in depth are formed when the current is at its strongest.