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peril of the sea

Peril of the sea refers to marine hull or cargo insurance for damage due to extraordinary forces of nature that maritime ventures might encounter in the course of a voyage.

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peril of the sea

Peril of the sea refers to marine hull or cargo insurance for damage due to extraordinary forces of nature that maritime ventures might encounter in the course of a voyage.

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Some examples of these perils include stranding, sinking, collision, heavy wave action, and high winds.

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