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?00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintEpoch 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 ArticlesSen. Thune, Sen. Moody, Other Officials Attend USS Pierre Commissioning CeremonyNov 15, 2025Trump Speaks to Press on Air Force One (Nov. 14)Nov 15, 2025DHS Secretary Noem Highlights TSA Work During Government ShutdownNov 14, 2025Ninth Circuit Court Hears Arguments on California Professors Suing Federal GovernmentNov 14, 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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