A shipwrecked person is someone who has survived a catastrophe at sea and been washed up on a shore. Synonyms for this term include castaway, marooned person, sailor in distress or survivor. These words convey a sense of isolation, helplessness and desperation often associated with people stranded on a deserted island or lost far from land. Other synonyms for shipwrecked person might include seafarer, navigator, traveler or voyager, each with their own connotations and associations with the risks and rewards of maritime exploration. Whatever term is used, though, the plight of a shipwrecked person is always a reminder of the raw power and unforgiving nature of the ocean.