Shipwreck

usgb/ˈʃɪprek/
noun

The destruction of a ship at sea by sinking or breaking up, for example in a storm or after hitting rocks.

Many sailors lost their lives in the shipwreck.
Visual representation of "shipwreck" - The destruction of a ship at sea by sinking or breaking up, for example in a storm or after hitting rocks.

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  • survive a shipwreck
  • cause of shipwreck
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Maritime Context

Used specifically for ships, not for boats or small vessels.

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The Titanic was a famous shipwreck, not a boatwreck.
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Natural Disasters

Often associated with storms, hurricanes, or other natural sea-related disasters.

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The shipwreck was caused by a powerful hurricane.
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Historic Events

Shipwrecks can be historically significant and studied by researchers.

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Historians still study the shipwreck of the Spanish Armada.
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