sailors

Example Sentences

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India’s foreign ministry initially said that of the 24 Indian crew on the ship, 21 had been rescued while three sailors were missing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The ship had 20 Indian sailors on board, all of whom were safely evacuated with the assistance of the Royal Navy of Oman, according to Indian authorities.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

In a post on X on Thursday, Indian shipping minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the bodies of three missing sailors have been located.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

This means the four sailors, who haven't been paid for months, cannot leave until a new crew arrives.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Two burly sailors come down the ladder and stand on either side of him.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone