Navy Convoy to Australia Suffers Storm At Sea

Barmet, a newsreel cameraman, traveled to Australia aboard an American troop convoy. The journey lasted 24 days without sighting land, marking the longest nonstop convoy in American history. Brigadier General Clark was on board, ensuring safety with daily drills. Despite the Pacific's rough weather, the crew managed seasickness and maintained safety protocols. The lifeboats endured harsh conditions, as captured in Barmet's footage.

Describe the conditions of the Pacific Ocean during the journey.

What happened to the lifeboats during the journey?