Hey Ron,
The typhoon we went through was in '70. It was an experience I'll never forget! The watch standers were the only ones supposed to be about, everyone else was supposed to be strapped into their racks for their safety. A couple of buds and I ventured up to the signal bridge. You're absolutely correct about walking more on the bulkheads than the decks! Waves were crashing over Mount 51. This was quite a feat as DDG's were built with the much higher "Hurricane Bow". At times, we rolled so far over that I didn't think the ship would right herself. She just hung there (for what seemed like an eternity!), groaned and creaked, and finally would right herself...only then to go to the other side. My heart still pounds thinking about it! Ah, the sea stories are endless!
Cheers, Don
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