Definition
Lost at sea.
In Context
- "WHEREAS, since 1900, there are 65 United States manned submarines representing more than 4,000 lost lives which never returned from duty and remain On Eternal Patrol; […]"
- "In the United States Navy, submarines lost at sea are said to be on “eternal patrol.”"
- "The vessel remained on eternal patrol until discovered 300m deep in 2017."
- "We shall never forget the sacrifices that were made by him and his fellow shipmates who have passed, for they are now on Eternal Patrol."