HMNZS Wellington battles rough seas

The HMNZS Wellington battled through 14 meter swells and Hurricane force winds in the Southern Ocean after being unable to make safe course for shelter at Auckland Island.

Lieutenant Commander Phil Rowe and Minister for the Environment Nick Smith try and ride out the 14 meter swells and Hurricane force winds in the Southern Ocean. Photo / Greg Bowker

Image 1 of 7: Lieutenant Commander Phil Rowe and Minister for the Environment Nick Smith try and ride out the 14 meter swells and Hurricane force winds in the Southern Ocean. Photo / Greg Bowker