| The solution chosen to deal with the wreck was to refloat it, then to pump out the chemicals. |
| It was considered necessary to remove these substances before continuing to recover the corpses or attempting to refloat the wreck. |
| Water was pumped from the workboat in an attempt to refloat her in the outer harbour. |
| In other words, we are joining Mason on a voyage that has already hit the rocks, and on a tough, daily quest to refloat and sail on. |
| Three hours later, on a rising tide, two unsuccessful attempts to refloat were made. |
| He can then refloat the firm at a higher price once he has turned it around. |
