wrecker

n. 1. One who causes a wreck, as by false lights, and the like. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. One who searches fro, or works upon, the wrecks of vessels, etc. Specifically: (a) One who visits a wreck for the purpose of plunder. (b) One who is employed in saving property or lives from a wrecked vessel, or in saving the vessel; as, the wreckers of Key West. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. A vessel employed by wreckers. [ 1913 Webster ]