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 ArticlesNew York City Mayor Holds Press ConferenceJan 02, 2026Memorial Honors Victims of Deadly Bar Fire at Swiss Ski ResortJan 02, 2026DOJ Announces Charges in Thwarted Alleged New Year’s Eve AttackJan 02, 2026New York City Holds Inauguration Ceremony for New Mayor MamdaniJan 01, 2026Related 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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