Are Captains Required to Go Down With Their Ships?“The captain goes down with the ship” is a long standing tradition for some countries. But what happens when a captain breaks from that tradition?SavePrintEpoch Video4/20/2014|Updated: 4/20/2014“The captain goes down with the ship” is a long standing tradition for some countries. But what happens when a captain breaks from that tradition?We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentEpoch VideoAuthorBringing you the latest videos, livestreams, and premieres. Author’s Selected ArticlesPennsylvania Governor, State Police Brief Media After Shooting in York CountySep 17, 2025LIVE NOW: Powell Speaks After Release of US Fed Policy DecisionSep 17, 2025House Committee Hearing on ‘Shaping Tomorrow: The Future of Artificial Intelligence’Sep 17, 2025Senate Health Committee Hearing on CDC and Children’s HealthSep 17, 2025Related Topicscaptainlawshipsinkingtradition
Are Captains Required to Go Down With Their Ships?
“The captain goes down with the ship” is a long standing tradition for some countries. But what happens when a captain breaks from that tradition?
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