Jetsam
English Meaning
Goods which sink when cast into the sea, and remain under water; -- distinguished from flotsam, goods which float, and ligan, goods which are sunk attached to a buoy.
- Cargo or equipment thrown overboard to lighten a ship in distress.
- Discarded cargo or equipment found washed ashore. See Usage Note at flotsam.
- Discarded odds and ends.