The wind was lighter than it had been for days, making the Calliope rock in the swell, and some pale-faced passengers were clinging to the lee rail.
On the other hand, in some countries bus use is so heavy that passengers will cling to the outside of the vehicle if it is full.
Screams rose like flames; the passengers clung to each other.
A swift glance showed The Shadow that the other three passengers were clinging desperately to seats with a death grip that couldn't easily be broken.
His passengers clung to his harness and ears with both hands and saluted the lead crow with polite nods.
After it went under, the passengers clung to the inner tubes in cold water, with waves reaching heights of three to four meters (10 to 13 feet).
High waves broke one wing off; the 8 passengers clung to the other wing until rescued.
His diving partner, Officer Thomas Burns, said the other passengers were clinging to debris in the water.
Despite the heavy seas, the crew managed to launch several lifeboats and some passengers clung to life-rafts.
Away they flew: Cait, head down, lashing with the reins, and her passenger bouncing like a sack of meal and clinging on for dear life.