Shipwrecking: meaning, definitions and examples
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shipwrecking
[ ʃɪpˌrɛkɪŋ ]
naval disaster
Shipwrecking is the occurrence when a ship is wrecked or destroyed, typically as a result of running aground, capsizing, or collision. It can lead to the loss of cargo, danger to crew and passengers, and significant environmental implications.
Synonyms
maritime disaster, nautical catastrophe, wrecking.
Examples of usage
- The shipwrecking of the Titanic remains one of the most famous maritime disasters in history.
- Coast guards are trained to respond to shipwrecking incidents promptly.
- The rise in shipwrecking cases has raised concerns about maritime safety regulations.
Translations
Translations of the word "shipwrecking" in other languages:
🇵🇹 naufrágio
🇮🇳 जहाज डूबना
🇩🇪 Schiffbruch
🇮🇩 kecelakaan kapal
🇺🇦 корабельна аварія
🇵🇱 wrak statku
🇯🇵 難破
🇫🇷 naufrage
🇪🇸 naufragio
🇹🇷 gemi kazası
🇰🇷 난파
🇸🇦 غرق السفينة
🇨🇿 námořní nehoda
🇸🇰 námorná nehoda
🇨🇳 船只失事
🇸🇮 brodolom
🇮🇸 skipbrott
🇰🇿 кемелердің апаты
🇬🇪 სადავნო კატასტროფა
🇦🇿 gəmi qəzası
🇲🇽 naufragio
Etymology
The word 'shipwreck' originates from the Middle English term 'schipwrak', which is a combination of 'ship' and 'wrak'. 'Ship' comes from Old English 'scepp', referring to a vessel for transportation over water, derived from Proto-Germanic *skipą. 'Wrak' has its roots in the Old Norse word 'vrek', which means 'to wreck' or 'to forsake'. Historically, the hazards of the sea have led to many legendary shipwrecks, with ancient texts detailing the loss of ships as far back as the Greek and Roman eras. Over centuries, advancements in navigation and shipbuilding have aimed to reduce such incidents, yet the term 'shipwreck' still carries significant weight, often symbolizing tragedy and loss at sea.