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 ArticlesIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Delivers StatementJan 27, 2026Rights Groups Release Report on Impact of UK’s Home Office Rules on Hong Kong ImmigrantsJan 27, 2026LIVE NOW: Trump Delivers Remarks on Economy and Energy in OhioJan 27, 2026LIVE NOW: NTSB Holds Meeting on 2025 Passenger Jet, Army Helicopter Crash - Part 2Jan 27, 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?