Captains going down with their ships made many 1800s adventure novels exciting. Of course few 'real' captains were ever dumb enough to do so. If they were they seldom lived long enough to become a captain. They would typically trip over a empty rum bottle and break their neck on the way to the potty after a night of being...brave and heroic. LOL
The reason the video just stops is the 47200 went to the aid of the people in the water. F/V Sea King was under tow by the 52314 Triumph. The 47200 was out doing tests. It was a sad day when we lost Ruddy. Cape Disappointment Station is also home to the National Motor Life Boat school. (Two different duty stations).
ffairlane needs some compassion, why are you even at this website. The capt. was injured and below decks. A Coastie attempted to get him out and drowned, body recovered hours later. I served with other Coasties that were there.
@LEDETCoastie Leaving a sinking ship maybe cowardice but your alive to live another day. I'd rather be a live coward than a dead hero! I understand the fate of the rescue swimmer, but that's the rate he or she chose. It comes with certain risks. I spent 20 yrs. between the Navy & CG. I chose a safer way of life, I don't regret it as I'm here to tell the tale.
Captains going down with their ships made many 1800s adventure novels exciting. Of course few 'real' captains were ever dumb enough to do so. If they were they seldom lived long enough to become a captain. They would typically trip over a empty rum bottle and break their neck on the way to the potty after a night of being...brave and heroic. LOL
whysunshyn 1 year ago
Holy crap! I JUST read about this as a case study for my BM A school. RIP to everyone that didn't make it home that day.
airsoftscout 3 years ago
The reason the video just stops is the 47200 went to the aid of the people in the water. F/V Sea King was under tow by the 52314 Triumph. The 47200 was out doing tests. It was a sad day when we lost Ruddy. Cape Disappointment Station is also home to the National Motor Life Boat school. (Two different duty stations).
CapeDCoastie 4 years ago
ffairlane needs some compassion, why are you even at this website. The capt. was injured and below decks. A Coastie attempted to get him out and drowned, body recovered hours later. I served with other Coasties that were there.
LEDETCoastie 4 years ago 5
@LEDETCoastie , because it's called honor. It's the right and manly thing to do when your ship sinks. leaving your ship while it sinks is cowardice.
ffairlane57 1 year ago
@LEDETCoastie Leaving a sinking ship maybe cowardice but your alive to live another day. I'd rather be a live coward than a dead hero! I understand the fate of the rescue swimmer, but that's the rate he or she chose. It comes with certain risks. I spent 20 yrs. between the Navy & CG. I chose a safer way of life, I don't regret it as I'm here to tell the tale.
20031200 1 year ago
Oh well....ships sink, that's just the way it is.
it's the captain's job to make sure evereyone else is safely rescued...even if he has to go down with the ship.
ffairlane57 4 years ago
Even if everyone makes it off safely, the captain should still go down with the ship for being such a fool.
YouGotJEWD 1 year ago
i'd like to see the end seems like it just stopped
saillaw2 5 years ago
It's a teaser/trailer for a full hour special.
coastguardrescues 5 years ago