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  1. 26-Oct-2011, 16:39 #1
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    Default The ship is on the sea/ in the sea?

    Hello, everybody!
    I am confused wether to use the first or the second statement. I would appreciate somebody's help. Thanks in advance :)
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    Default Re: The ship is on the sea/ in the sea?

    The ship is at sea or on the sea, but it could be in the Black Sea, the Mediterranean (Sea), etc.
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    Default Re: The ship is on the sea/ in the sea?

    It could be in the sea if it sank.
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