stranded vessel

Frequency: 6.58.2 per million words

a ship that has run aground and is unable to move

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Examples (10)

  • The storm left a large cargo vessel stranded on the sandbar.
  • Rescue teams worked tirelessly to free the stranded vessel before high tide.
  • Local authorities issued a warning about the hazards posed by the stranded vessel.
  • Divers assessed the damage to the hull of the stranded vessel.
  • After weeks, the stranded vessel was finally refloated and towed to port.
  • The captain was blamed for navigating his vessel into shallow waters, causing it to become stranded.
  • Environmental concerns arose due to potential oil leaks from the stranded vessel.
  • Tourists gathered to witness the unusual sight of a massive stranded vessel near the shore.
  • The coast guard responded quickly to reports of a stranded vessel off the coast.
  • Salvage operations for the stranded vessel are expected to take several months.