Are there any good ones available? I was thinking something that would allow for cross-oceanic trips by either sail or even a freighter or something...battle storms etc.

I'm also about to search for a good non-fiction book about shipwrecks/storm stories so if you know of any drop them here too!

I don't know if such a game exists but it would be pretty cool if it did.

Two of the more popular sailing books recently have been Nathaniel Philbrick's "In the Heart of the Sea" and "Mayflower."

A Voyage for Madmen:

In 1968 there remained one major nautical challenge yet to be accomplished: sailing single-handedly nonstop around the world. Nine men set out to achieve it in one of the most widely publicized yacht races. What could possess nine otherwise sane and responsible men to risk their lives, careers, and the well-being of their families by undertaking such a reckless endeavor? Nichols introduces the reader to the contestants, giving a vivid portrayal of the men attempting the feat. He expertly tells their individual stories in great detail: why they entered the race, what they had staked on winning, and their struggles at sea. He weaves their story together to form a comprehensive account of the race that reads like a suspense novel. Readers will eagerly turn the pages to discover how some were defeated by the ocean or the race's harsh rules and the lengths to which one contestant went to be declared the winner.

I remember hearing about one called Virtual Skipper. You might check that one out. I think it's strictly sailing, so no freighter and no idea what the scope of the game is or if it is any good at all.

Probably not a lot of options out there.

be cool if there was though. Like MS Flight Simulator in a boat.

edit: as for books - In the Heart of the Sea is chilling

I haven't played any but I have heard of Virtual Skipper. It's supposed be pretty good for sailing.

There is Ship Simulator that might be more what you're looking for.
Ship Simulator 2008 (http://www.shipsim.com/home.php)

21c comes through bigtime

I'm also about to search for a good non-fiction book about shipwrecks/storm stories so if you know of any drop them here too!
Here's a classic:

Amazon.com: Graveyard of the Atlantic: Shipwrecks of the North Carolina Coast: David Stick: Books (http://www.amazon.com/Graveyard-Atlantic-Shipwrecks-North-Carolina/dp/0807842613/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_b)