The vessel had lost power to one of its thrusters while drilling equipment was being unloaded.
Above that velocity, a vessel of this size would lose phase lock, and be destroyed.
Under the storm's pounding, the vessel lost power, foundered, and began to sink.
Ross estimated that the French vessels had lost half their crews dead and wounded.
In all, the vessel lost 11 men killed and wounded.
While at sea, Britain abolished slavery and the vessel subsequently lost its legal cover.
Suddenly the entire vessel lost power and we were plunged into complete darkness.
Our vessel had lost momentum, of course, in the process of entering the Gate.
The vessel would lose its ability to coordinate with its satellites.
The vessel lost all cohesion and simply came apart, huge fragments tumbling away.