Odd question, I know, but as far as formal ship etiquette goes, is it proper for the captain to disembark first, and the crew follow as a sign of respect? Or does the captain disembark last because he/she is expected to stay with the ship the longest?
2007-09-20 17:07:40 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
Regarding Zigman's answer... supposing there aren't any guests, I'm asking does the captain go before or after the rest of the crew?
2007-09-20 17:40:21 · update #1
I'M NOT TALKING ABOUT WHEN THE SHIP IS SINKING. I mean when they're just leaving the ship in port.
2007-09-21 01:03:28 · update #2
Naval etiquette dictates the officers depart the vessel in reverse order of rank. Ensigns first then lieutenants then commanders, then captains. They board the ship in the reverse order: captain first.
2007-09-21 01:56:40 · answer #1 · answered by tom 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Last person to abandon the ship is always captain. Its the marine rule. this way captain should know that there is no other people on the sinking ship.
2007-09-21 03:46:11 · answer #2 · answered by Damon_ru 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The captain waits until guests are off and then the crew goes/
2007-09-21 00:36:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
I think the captain has to go down with the ship.
I think zigmanfraud has the best answer. IF, there no guests, it still the crew go before the captain.
2007-09-21 01:06:09 · answer #4 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I heard he goes down with the ship. That would imply that he doesn't disembark at all. Honor is dumb.
I just realized that your question doesn't assume the ship is sinking. Wow I'm in a bad mood tonight. I'm guessing he disembarks last. Hope you get a good answer.
2007-09-21 00:15:52 · answer #5 · answered by Eugena 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋