A loss of three men's better than a whole ship.

Fire can cause the loss of ships in many ways.

This led to a loss of men, ships and aircraft.

The loss of ships increased sharply as the war went on.

"It's all been a bit crowded," she said finally, coming to the recent battle and the loss of her ship.

"The loss of your ship must have stopped the project in its tracks," Austin said.

Perhaps something similar was responsible for the recent losses of other ships.

They carried out more than 100 tours to Norway, with no loss of men or ships.

Which could explain the loss of so many ships.

It is with grief that I must record the loss of seven ships.