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 ArticlesLIVE NOW: Snow Blankets New York as Winter Storm Sweeps Across the NortheastDec 26, 2025LIVE NOW: Trump Participates in Service Member Calls on Christmas EveDec 24, 2025Trump Participates in NORAD Santa CallsDec 24, 2025Midnight Mass Held at Bethlehem’s Nativity ChurchDec 24, 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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