abandon ship

Examples (10)

• The captain ordered the crew to abandon ship as the storm intensified.
• With the hull breached and water rushing in, the sailors had no choice but to abandon ship.
• The distress signal indicated that the vessel was sinking and the crew was preparing to abandon ship.
• In emergencies, the priority is to ensure everyone can safely abandon ship.
• Eyewitnesses reported seeing lifeboats being lowered as the passengers were told to abandon ship.
• The old pirate captain, true to his legend, refused to abandon ship, even as it sank beneath the waves.
• Following protocol, the commander gave the command to abandon ship when the damage became irreparable.
• The historical reenactment depicted the dramatic moment the crew had to abandon ship during a simulated battle.
• For safety reasons, passengers are instructed not to panic if they ever need to abandon ship.
• The captain's quick thinking allowed most of the crew to abandon ship before it was completely submerged.