sailors

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Although grateful for the ITF's help and efforts by the consulate, one of the stranded sailors told AFP they had "little hope someone will come and rescue us".

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Four Indian sailors have been stranded for months on an abandoned container ship off Istanbul, unable to leave under maritime rules requiring the vessel to remain manned, inspectors said on Friday.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Some sailors continue to see drones and fighter jets, while others spot naval ships and submarines regularly.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

There are no more “wreckers” scouring the beach for treasures or “charity houses” nestled into the dunes to shelter stranded sailors.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Over the next several days, we boys, servants, laborers, sailors, carpenters, and soldiers work as hard as mules.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone