adjective
Other Word Forms
- seaworthiness noun
- unseaworthiness noun
- unseaworthy adjective
Etymology
Origin of seaworthy
Example Sentences
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The Argentine naval submarine that imploded in 2017, killing 44 sailors, was seaworthy, the highest-ranking of four former officers said Wednesday on the second day of their trial.
From Barron's
"There were no injuries among the crew. According to preliminary assessments, the vessel remains seaworthy, and there are no signs of serious structural damage," it added.
From Barron's
It appears as though they are trying to make the old wreck seaworthy.
From Literature
"We do have a beautiful, seaworthy ship, the former Holland American Veendam, now the Majestic," VCL's US representative wrote on the company's Facebook page.
From BBC
The Refugee Council said that government enforcement efforts have increased the dangers of crossings, with more people crammed into less seaworthy boats, external.
From BBC
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