Has there ever been a 200 foot wave?
Has there ever been a 200 foot wave? But this one was different. “I observed a sea of unusual height,” Harrington wrote in an understated logbook entry. In 1914, Fred Harrington looked out this window and saw a 200-foot wave coming in his direction. The red brick and stucco lighthouse is 25 feet tall, with its light shining from 196 feet above sea level.
What is the largest wave a ship can handle?
Cruise ships are generally built to handle most waves in the ocean – they can routinely sail through 10-15 feet waves without issues. Waves up to 50 feet typically won't sink a ship, but can cause damage.