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 ArticlesTrump Meets With Japan’s New Prime Minister Sanae TakaichiOct 27, 2025Turning Point Tour With Allie Beth Stuckey and Louisiana Gov. Landry at LSUOct 27, 2025LIVE NOW: China Forum 2025: Confronting Beijing’s Threats With Top ExpertsOct 27, 2025Court Hearing for Tyler Robinson, Charlie Kirk’s Accused AssassinOct 27, 2025Related Topicscaptainlawshipsinkingtradition
Are Captains Required to Go Down With Their Ships?
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