Cargo Thrown Overboard Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from June 27, 2024
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Updated Jun 27, 2024
Cargo Thrown Overboard Crossword Clue Answer
Let’s find the answers to Cargo Thrown Overboard for the 27 June 2024 edition of crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 6 letters. Start with J and end with M, and the possible solutions are JETSOM,JISSOM,JETSAM.
Answer to the crossword clue Cargo Thrown Overboard featured in the puzzle is JETSAM.
"Cargo thrown overboard" refers to the act of deliberately discarding goods or materials from a ship, typically to lighten its load during times of distress or to avoid sinking. The answer to the clue is "JETSAM," which specifically refers to items intentionally jettisoned by crew members or passengers to save the vessel or its remaining cargo. Jetsam can include various items such as cargo, equipment, or belongings, which are cast overboard into the sea.
This practice has historical roots in maritime law and practices, where different terms like "jetsam," "flotsam," and "lagan" categorize items discarded at sea based on their legal and salvage rights. Jetsam remains a relevant concept in maritime safety and salvage operations, reflecting the pragmatic measures taken to preserve life and property at sea.
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