I mean if you hear in the news of say, a passenger liner that was sunk and the Captain stayed behind in case there were trapped survivors still on board, never leaving his post despite being fully able to escape if he'd wanted, do you think 'what a valiant gentleman,' or 'what a fool?'
2007-05-14 00:42:02 · 15 answers · asked by Nelson 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
This is a seafaring tradition that may stem from the fact that a ship's captain was always responsible for anything that happened to his command, whether he was at fault or not and in the enquiry to follow he would be "sunk". The captain should certainly be the last person off the ship after he/she has ensured the safety of passengers and crew. If a ship is sinking fast however then it is to be expected that the human instinct for survival would take over and the captain would be likely to leg it.
2007-05-14 00:55:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess i would think "what a foolish valiant gentlemen". Once the captain knows everyone is accounted for -then he should leave the ship. Nothing is gained by the death of the captain at that point.
2007-05-14 00:46:23 · answer #2 · answered by elaeblue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if a captain stayed behind to ensure all passengers were able to to escape safely then he would be doing his job and be a top man for putting others first.if he left the ship before all passengers were safe he'd be a selfish idiot,i think once the passengers are safe then the captain should make his escape if its not to late .
2007-05-14 00:50:29 · answer #3 · answered by leec 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think captains should do their best to see that all passengers get off of the ship, then providing their is time for self-rescue, then they should abandon the ship as well, it's just common sense in my opinion...
2007-05-14 00:48:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it would happen these days - it would cost the owners of the ship a fortune in damages for the family - either that or the insurance wouldn't pay anything to the family as it would be considered suicide. Actually I'm not sure if life insurance pays out on suicide....
2007-05-14 00:48:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hero - for trying to help others, but I'd expect that of the whole crew and not just the captain
2007-05-14 00:45:23 · answer #6 · answered by chillipope 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think a captain should stay with the ship even when its scrapped. couldnt stop laughing when i typed this in.
2007-05-14 00:45:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That he was an honourable and respectful person who went down with the ship.
2007-05-14 00:54:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is part of the job description or tender he took - so be it...
go down with the ship
On the other hand should the vessel in question be called "Titanic" .......
I wash my hands of the question!
2007-05-14 00:50:43 · answer #9 · answered by renclrk 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obelix. No match against the magic potion that he fell into a vat of. Popeye is nothing without spinach.
2016-05-17 21:28:32 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋