a vessel sinks

Frequency: 8.025.0 per million words

a ship goes down below the surface of the water

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Examples (10)

  • The vessel flooded and began to sink.
  • During the violent storm, the old fishing vessel sank quickly.
  • Without immediate intervention, the damaged vessel will inevitably sink.
  • Rescue teams rushed to the scene as the cargo vessel was slowly sinking.
  • Historical records indicate that the war vessel was sunk by a submarine.
  • If water continues to pour in, the small vessel could sink at any moment.
  • The news reported that a merchant vessel sank in the treacherous waters.
  • Many years ago, a mysterious vessel sank off the coast, leaving no trace.
  • Witnesses watched helplessly as the passenger vessel began to sink after the collision.
  • The captain gave the order to abandon ship, as the vessel was clearly sinking.