salvor

[ sal-ver ]

noun

1. a person who salvages or helps to salvage a ship, cargo, etc.

salvor

/ ˈsælvə /

noun

1. a person instrumental in salvaging a vessel or its cargo

Word History and Origins

Origin of salvor¹

First recorded in 1670–80; salv(age) + -or ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of salvor¹

C17: from salvage + -or ¹

Example Sentences

As nations debated a draft agreement, American salvors moved in.

From New York Times

Operator X-Press Feeders said salvors remain on the scene to deal with any possible spills.

From Seattle Times

The salvors could have to find a way to lighten the vessel’s enormous weight so that it can be pulled to a less obstructive position.

From Seattle Times

The order has been described as a big win for RMS Titanic Inc., the court-recognized salvor, or steward, of the Titanic’s artifacts.

From Fox News

A salvor who declines to donate their winnings to the poor no longer risks “the curse and malediction of our mother the holy church,” as the law was written in the 1100s.

From Washington Post