Debarcation or disembarkation is the process of leaving a ship or aircraft, or removing goods from a ship or aircraft. (debark: from the French des meaning `from`, and, barque, meaning `small ship`). ==Civilian== The loading and unloading of cargo has traditionally been handled by stevedores, also known as longshoremen, wharfies, etc. Today, t... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disembarkation