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, First Lady, Stars Walk the Red Carpet Ahead of 2025 Kennedy Center HonorsDec 07, 2025Trump Attends Kennedy Center Honors DinnerDec 06, 2025Trump Participates in Kennedy Center Honors Medal PresentationDec 06, 20252025 Reagan National Defense Forum Features Defense LeadersDec 06, 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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