Usually means: Abandoned without trace or explanation.
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▸ noun:  (idiomatic) A ship found empty of all people, in good condition, seemingly abandoned on the high seas; a ghost ship.

Similar:
derelict, ghoster, ghost, dead calm, dead flat, castaway, soleship, clock calm, broken vessel, crewlessness, more...

Opposite:
populated, occupied, crewed, staffed, active

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Similar:
derelict, ghoster, ghost, dead calm, dead flat, castaway, soleship, clock calm, broken vessel, crewlessness, more...

Opposite:
populated, occupied, crewed, staffed, active



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