Navigating the Pacific Graveyard, The World's Deadliest Waters

At the mouth of the Columbia River lies the 'Pacific Graveyard,' one of the most dangerous shipping channels in the world. Follow the story of the elite bar pilots who navigate these treacherous waters 24/7, and meet Captain Deborah Dempsey, a pioneer who broke barriers to excel in this high-risk, male-dominated profession. 00:00 Storm on the Columbia River Bar 01:52 Deadly slalom for giant cargo ships 03:00 60-knot storms: Absolute chaos 04:12 Captain Deborah Dempsey: The pioneer 06:23 The ultra-narrow channel trap 07:34 "All boats have a pointy end" 13:33 High-risk transfer in rough seas 16:48 Extreme open-sea helicopter hoist 21:40 No accidents in 20 years: Immense pressure 23:15 Navigating blind in dense fog Directors: Dominique Pipat, Jean-Etienne Frère Watch more related documentaries in our playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0ynAwoyg_cABM8iqfGUdaWrQURbNgcmA