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| Wrecking A constructive or total loss. The initial determination of whether a ship is to be salvaged or declared a constructive loss goes beyond the technical aspects and cost of refloating. The decision considers such factors as cost and probability of success in transit to a repair yard and the cost of repairs. In a remote area distant from salvage services and repair yards, a simple stranding may turn into a constructive total loss. |