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Brazil
These videos were taken during three boat movements
(deliveries). One was from Louisiana to Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil (5,500 miles). One was from Rio de Janeiro to
São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil (1,900 miles) And one from
Natal, Brazil to Ciudad del Carmen, Mexico (2,000 nm).
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Heavy Seas
Much of the Trip
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The sea conditions were strong enough most of the time
to cause violent rolling and pitching.
Brazilian fishermen off the coast of
Fortaleza, Brazil. They were afraid that
we were officials who would steal their catch.
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North Brazil
Typical Fishing Boat
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FSV 175
A Light Aluminum Boat
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In addition to the rolling and pitching, the waves
caused painful slamming forces due to the
boat accelrating and stopping fast as it is so
light weight.
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