dannyb9 wrote: aargh. tho capt bligh's story has a tenuous connection to waldridge's tragic foible
Tenuous? LOL, maybe so, maybe not. I'm speaking of a captain's prerogative and DUTY to do what is necessary to make the best available decision to save a ship. it's mission, and it's soul's (yea,in that order) despite popular 20/20 hindsight. Albeit, I must admit, there is still SOME question in my mind about the effect to of the Bounty's being for sale and (if/how) problems with the ships bilge system (were they known ?) weighed in on the captain's decision to go ahead. This ship was NOT a Daysailer, and should have been able to make it in IMHP. History will decide.
Bottoms up!
PS: Please pardon me for belabouring the issue. Sailing season's over in Michigan, so............
BTW: Here's the my last DS2 sail for me, for you winter sailing vid junkies. LOL
http://youtu.be/uHF5kGS-uc0