rescue · storm · waves · hull · flare · coastguard · wreck · capsizing · flooding · stranded · drowning · reef · rocks · adrift · salvage · survivors · emergency · distress signal
IDEA.org / Words / ship in distress
Related — mayday (Radio emergency signal); SOS (Morse distress code); sinking (Falling through water); lifeboat · abandon · rescue · storm · waves · hull · flare · coastguard · wreck · capsizing
vessel safety statusship in distress ≠ shipshape Orderly and neat; smooth sailing · pleasure cruise
maritime situation outcomeship in distress ≠ safe passage Protected transit through danger; smooth sailing · clear sailing
Word data: Linguabase (CC0) · www.idea.org/words/ship_in_distress