Wind and waves
Off-shore winds try to push back the waves. Whilst not huge by comparison with elsewhere in the world. these waves can be very destructive despite being between the sand bars and the coast. On the horizon you can see the white horses as they cross the sand bars. That is usually an area where ships can anchor to stay safe from the storms - an area known in history as the Yarmouth Roads. Robinson Crusoe is supposed to have begun his journey here! Most often in the winter the ships can be seen lined up inside the 'roads' even today, to avoid paying harbour tax yet to escape the worst of the storm. But on this day, even though it was July, they were seeking harbour.
Wind and waves
Off-shore winds try to push back the waves. Whilst not huge by comparison with elsewhere in the world. these waves can be very destructive despite being between the sand bars and the coast. On the horizon you can see the white horses as they cross the sand bars. That is usually an area where ships can anchor to stay safe from the storms - an area known in history as the Yarmouth Roads. Robinson Crusoe is supposed to have begun his journey here! Most often in the winter the ships can be seen lined up inside the 'roads' even today, to avoid paying harbour tax yet to escape the worst of the storm. But on this day, even though it was July, they were seeking harbour.