The phrase "gone to Davy Jones' locker" is often used to mean someone has died at sea and their body has sunk to the ocean floor. There are various synonyms that can be used to convey the same meaning, such as "perished at sea," "lost at sea," "gone down with the ship," and "found a watery grave." Other phrases that could be used include "met their end in the deep," "became one with the sea," or "joined the mermaids." These expressions reflect the danger and uncertainty of life at sea and the finality of a sailor's fate when lost in the waves.
