Flotsam Access

In maritime law, the distinction between these terms determines ownership rights:

Items floating on the surface from a shipwreck or accident. Historically, the finder could often claim ownership of flotsam. Flotsam

Cargo or equipment deliberately thrown overboard (jettisoned) to lighten a ship in distress. Legally, jetsam typically remains the property of the original owner. In maritime law, the distinction between these terms