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MISSING SHIP

\mˈɪsɪŋ ʃˈɪp], \mˈɪsɪŋ ʃˈɪp], \m_ˈɪ_s_ɪ_ŋ ʃ_ˈɪ_p]\

Definitions of MISSING SHIP

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)

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In maritime law. A vessel is so called when, computed from her known day of sailing, the time that has elapsed exceeds the average duration of similar voyages at the same season of the year. 2 Duer, Ins. 4G9.

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

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