salvage

Example:After the hurricane, numerous salvage operations were conducted to retrieve lost artifacts from the sea.

Definition:An organized effort to save or rescue property or materials from a damaged or dangerous situation.

Example:The salvage worker meticulously examined the wreck to determine what could be saved from the ocean floor.

Definition:A person who is employed to recover valuable materials and property from damaged or sunken structures.

Example:The salvor filed a salvage claim for the efforts made in recovering the valuable cargo from the sunken ship.

Definition:A claim made by a salvor for compensation for services rendered in preserving or recovering valuable property from a damaged or sunken vessel or structure.