To dream of being in a ship or boat, in danger of oversetting and shipwreck, is a sign of danger, unless the party be a prisoner or captive; and in that case it denotes liberty and freedom. He that dreams he falls into the water or sea, and that he awakes starting, it signifies that he will spend his days and means in profligacy. See Shipwreck.
Dream dictionary: Navigation dream meanings
If the dreamer is in the field of marine navigation then this dream should be taken as a possible danger of sinking, and necessary precautions should be taken in order to avoid this. If the dreamer isnt in the field of marine navigation, then this dream should be interpreted as a need to make changes in life in case that there are circumstances that provoke failures in the future.
Dreaming of anchors indicates that you have economic and emotional stability. These types of dreams usually indicate upcoming trips by the sea. For sailors, the anchor is a symbol of a calmed sea during navigation.
Other perspectives will be presented according to the progress of navigation and appearance of the opposite shore.
To dream you see a shipwreck, is most dangerous to all, except those who are detained by force; for to them it signifies releasing and liberty. See Navigation.
See Boats, Bath, Drinking, Glass, Navigation, Rivers and Showers. To drink it, false security; to fall into, reconciliation; to bathe in running, disappointment; in stagnant, misfortune.