Legal Definitions - waveson

Definition: Waveson (wayv-sən) is a historical term used to describe goods that float on the sea after a shipwreck. It is similar to flotsam, jetsam, and lagan.

Examples:

• After the ship sank, the waveson included barrels of wine, crates of fruit, and bags of spices.
• The fishermen collected the waveson and sold it at the market.

The examples illustrate how waveson refers to goods that are lost at sea and then float on the surface. These goods can be valuable and are often collected by people who live near the coast.