👉 Demasted is a term used in naval terminology to describe a ship that has been sunk or destroyed. It can also refer to a sailor who has died during a voyage, as this is considered an official death and not an accident. Demasting may involve removing the hull of a ship from its mooring line, which is typically done by a tugboat or other means, in order to remove it from the water and clear the way for salvage operations to begin. Demasting can also refer to the
