Fire And Explosion On The Bonhomme Richard

[tuold]

I wonder who’s going to be the scapegoat. Someone’s head has to roll.

Don't fail me again Admiral.

 

[mso489]

I would say the Captain has probably topped out his career even if no culpability is found or someone else is responsible. The Captain is the emperor of the ship, but if things go wrong, it's seen as his fault no matter what. You have to be both extra competent and entirely lucky.

 

[crawdad]

And there’s the distinct possibility any new ship given the name will be seen as a bad luck vessel. Sailors are a superstitious lot.