The Misleading Calm
As they approached the more dangerous territory, the water looked quite calm and relatively peaceful. However, looks can be deceiving. No birds could be seen this far out in the water, and even the seals on the nearby icebergs seemed alert to the dangers surrounding them.
The Danger Ahead
The reason these icy waters were so dangerous was because of the presence of the many icebergs floating around them. Even though they were quite the experienced fishermen, they still had to exercise much caution, as mistakes could be very costly.