Flotsam Jetsam and Lagan

Introduction to Flotsam Jetsam and Lagan

Flotsam, Jetsam, and Lagan, goods cast from ships at sea, usually in the event of shipwreck or while trying to prevent shipwreck. Flotsam is debris or cargo found floating. Jetsam is anything thrown overboard to lighten a sinking vessel. Lagan is cargo secured-for instance, to a buoy-for future recovery.” (1)

Resources

Notes and References

• Information about Flotsam Jetsam and Lagan in the Encarta Online Encyclopedia

Guide to Flotsam Jetsam and Lagan