maritime disaster
Vessel lost at sea
A maritime disaster is a catastrophic event at sea involving ships or vessels—typically a sinking, collision, or capsizing with significant loss of life or cargo.
The term encompasses both accidents and deliberate attacks: The Titanic remains history's most famous maritime disaster.
Maritime disasters often prompt changes in safety regulations and international shipping law.
- shipwreckDestroyed vessel at sea
- watery graveDeath by drowning
- oil spillPetroleum released into water
- capsizingWatercraft inverting suddenly
- man overboardAlert for fallen sailor
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- water emergenciesdrowning, near drowning, near-drowning, water rescue, ocean rescue
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Aircraft collision or failure
plane crash · train wreck · road accident · mining disaster · highway accident
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