capsized

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A second warship of the same class capsized during its launch last May.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

That Fastnet was a harrowing, heartbreaking one, as high seas from a late summer storm broke apart boats and capsized crews.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Eyewitnesses said the boat capsized due to high waves on Wednesday evening in the Shendi area.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

"Then the ship immediately capsized," he said in an interview from his home, describing how panic quickly gripped the passengers.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

It was the rotten economy that had landed him in the water and that had capsized the whole ship along with him.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez