How science explains monster waves

One of the great weakneses of modern times. Someone produces a theory backed up with a computer model and it's acted upon as fact. This is not a criticism of the scientists per se. They are vital for understanding the world around us. The questions they are trying to answer are often complex. However, in regards to linear wave theory I actually think it was poor science - how can you ignore huge ships going missing and some- when found- actually showed signs they were impacted by a huge force. And then the eye witness accounts from mariners. Not seeing the woods for the trees springs to mind. I feel the covid outbreak has shown further problems with basing our reactions on a theory backed up with a computer model. It gives some people the illusion that they know what's going to happen.