Troubled Waters: A small film of oil ran have a calming effect

摘要

One of my favorite pastimes is reading historical non-fiction dealing with the early exploration of new lands, particularly the Antarctic. A common setback these explorers faced far before they arrived in the unchartered waters came in the form of hurricanes. Hurricanes brought about the large winds that cause massive waves that could either extensively damage or sink the ship. Trying to survive this onslaught in a relatively small vessel, several days sailing distance from the nearest shore, took an iron will, a strong ship, a stout crew and a small container of oil.