A coward-that's what he is

mapuc · 09-06-12, 06:53 PM

Sorry for the strong use of words in the title

But when you read the article about what captain Francesco Schettino have said and done on the bridge before, under and right after the disaster.

He is also a shame for those captains that do they jobs, even in crisis.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worl...ve-I-done.html

Markus

Krauter · 09-06-12, 08:11 PM

This line really got me.

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He has claimed he later "tripped" and fell into a lifeboat which took him to shore before the evacuation was complete

Right...

August · 09-06-12, 08:34 PM

A bad captain is the weakest link of any ship. Even the high tech vessels of today.

Oberon · 09-06-12, 08:46 PM

I defended the guy at the time because the information was fragmented and a lot of conclusions were being jumped to by both the public and the company who employed the captain. However, this evidence certainly stacks up against the captain.

HunterICX · 09-07-12, 03:56 AM

Not looking good for him but he did this by himself.
Too bad his stupidity came at the cost of people's lives

HunterICX

BossMark · 09-07-12, 04:23 AM

I agree with the title of this thread because that's what he is. I mean come on he just happened to slip into a lifeboat

Dowly · 09-07-12, 05:16 AM

Idiot.

Jimbuna · 09-07-12, 07:19 AM

Words escape me

Herr-Berbunch · 09-07-12, 08:43 AM

That's what happens when you promote the security guard.

August · 09-07-12, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

That's what happens when you promote the security guard.

What do you mean by security guard?

CCIP · 09-07-12, 11:05 AM

Between this and the previously-revealed radio conversations between him and the coast guard, I don't see how this guy could have any credibility left. He's practically a gift to writers, because he seems to be a perfect combination of a comic fool, shameless coward and drama queen. Hopefully history and literature give him what he deserves.

Herr-Berbunch · 09-07-12, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by August

What do you mean by security guard?

I thought that's how he started at the company. Having just read his profile on the BBC it actually reads 'officer in charge of security'.

So head doorman then?

August · 09-07-12, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

I thought that's how he started at the company. Having just read his profile on the BBC it actually reads 'officer in charge of security'.

So head doorman then?

Ah I see thanks!

soopaman2 · 09-07-12, 02:28 PM

I knew this when he refused to go back on board to see to his charges.

A captain, be it in a soveriegn countries Navy, or on a private vessel is the authority. His responsibility is to his passengers and crew, himself last.

Captain Smith of the Titanic went down with his ship, and he knew they were doomed. Out of duty (and maybe guilt) he stayed aboard, and saw to his charges, the best he could with the lack of lifeboats.

This guy is a wuss, I knew it when I heard the CG tapes.

Disgusting disregard for maritime law, and a slap in the face to maritime authorities. Utter cowardice in abandoning the people he was entrusted to protect. Those passengers trusted him with their lives, and he ran out on them!

Your title is not too strong. It is too weak, and only profanity can express what this man is. Coward is being nice.

Jimbuna · 09-07-12, 04:04 PM

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he told her in a call at 11.08pm. He did add, however: "My career as a captain is over."

Must be a contender for understatement of the year.

09-06-12, 06:53 PM	#1
mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,537 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	A coward-that's what he is Sorry for the strong use of words in the title But when you read the article about what captain Francesco Schettino have said and done on the bridge before, under and right after the disaster. He is also a shame for those captains that do they jobs, even in crisis. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worl...ve-I-done.html Markus

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August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,198 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	A bad captain is the weakest link of any ship. Even the high tech vessels of today. __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

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HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Not looking good for him but he did this by himself. Too bad his stupidity came at the cost of people's lives HunterICX __________________

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BossMark Fleet Admiral Join Date: May 2011 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 15,272 Downloads: 278 Uploads: 0	I agree with the title of this thread because that's what he is. I mean come on he just happened to slip into a lifeboat __________________ Never trust the Tories look what Thatcher and Major did in the 80s and 90s and look what the wicked witch May is doing now doing now

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,539 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Words escape me __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	I defended the guy at the time because the information was fragmented and a lot of conclusions were being jumped to by both the public and the company who employed the captain. However, this evidence certainly stacks up against the captain.

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Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Idiot.

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Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	That's what happens when you promote the security guard. __________________

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CCIP Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Waterloo, Canada Posts: 8,700 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 2	Between this and the previously-revealed radio conversations between him and the coast guard, I don't see how this guy could have any credibility left. He's practically a gift to writers, because he seems to be a perfect combination of a comic fool, shameless coward and drama queen. Hopefully history and literature give him what he deserves. __________________ There are only forty people in the world and five of them are hamburgers. -Don Van Vliet (aka Captain Beefheart)

09-07-12, 02:28 PM	#14
soopaman2 Der Alte Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 3,316 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 0	I knew this when he refused to go back on board to see to his charges. A captain, be it in a soveriegn countries Navy, or on a private vessel is the authority. His responsibility is to his passengers and crew, himself last. Captain Smith of the Titanic went down with his ship, and he knew they were doomed. Out of duty (and maybe guilt) he stayed aboard, and saw to his charges, the best he could with the lack of lifeboats. This guy is a wuss, I knew it when I heard the CG tapes. Disgusting disregard for maritime law, and a slap in the face to maritime authorities. Utter cowardice in abandoning the people he was entrusted to protect. Those passengers trusted him with their lives, and he ran out on them! Your title is not too strong. It is too weak, and only profanity can express what this man is. Coward is being nice. __________________ If Hitler invaded Hell I would make at least a favourable reference to the devil in the House of Commons. -Winston Churchill- The most fascinating man in the world.