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In maritime law, the distinction between these terms determines ownership rights:

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refers to debris or cargo that remains floating on the water's surface after a ship has sunk or been wrecked. While often grouped with its counterpart, "jetsam," flotsam is legally distinct because it was not deliberately discarded; it is the accidental byproduct of a maritime disaster. Maritime & Legal Context In maritime law, the distinction between these terms

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Cargo or equipment deliberately thrown overboard (jettisoned) to lighten a ship in distress. Legally, jetsam typically remains the property of the original owner.