"Wreckers" refers to individuals or groups who intentionally cause shipwrecks to loot cargo or salvage valuable materials. This practice often occurred in coastal areas where ships were lured to dangerous shores by false lights or misleading signals. Historically, wreckers operated in various regions, including the United Kingdom and Caribbean. Their actions were often illegal and dangerous, leading to loss of life and property. Over time, many countries enacted laws to protect ships and their crews from such predatory behavior, and the term "wrecker" has since taken on a more general meaning in modern contexts.