A wreck of any kind symbolizes a spiritual defeat. Although frustrated on this occasion, we should continue to ?battle? through to reach our intended goal. Since a wreck can happen due to circumstances beyond our control, such a dream can indicate a greater need for control, or management of resources. Dreaming of a wreck such as a car or shipwreck indicates that our plans may be thwarted in some way. It is necessary to decide in waking life whether we are at fault for the failure of our plans or someone else is. You might also like to consult the entries for Accident and Disaster.