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 ArticlesHegseth Hosts Reenlistment Ceremony for National Guard at Washington MonumentFeb 06, 2026CPDC Webinar on Whether Xi Is Preparing to Depopulate AmericaFeb 06, 2026Energy Department Holds Press Conference on US Grid Reliability Amid Winter StormsFeb 06, 2026DOJ Leadership Makes AnnouncementFeb 06, 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?