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 ArticlesHomeland Security Secretary Holds Press Conference in Minneapolis on ICE OperationsOct 24, 2025Transportation Secretary Holds Press Conference on Shutdown ImpactOct 24, 2025Secretary of State Rubio Delivers Remarks in IsraelOct 24, 2025House Minority Leader Jeffries Speaks to Press on 24th Day of ShutdownOct 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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