peril of the sea

An action of the elements at sea of such force as to overcome the strength of a well-founded ship and the normal precautions of good marine practice.

• A peril of the sea may relieve a carrier from liability for the resulting losses.

— Also termed danger of navigation; danger of river; marine peril; marine risk; (in regard to the Great Lakes) perils of the lakes; danger of the sea. [Cases: Insurance 2220; Shipping 120. C.J.S. Insurance § 998; Shipping §§ 276–277.]

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