there are allegations questioning your competence with regard to the command of the albatross. i have been instructed to convene a formal tribunal to determine whether or not negligence played a part in the sinking.
may i ask you something?
how'd you manage to piss off a guy as powerful as francis boutillier?
i used to helm a school ship. a long time ago.
that's right, we didn't. i miss it sometimes. but, there are other things a skipper can do.
the families.  want your ticket. turn it in, we forget the whole thing. everybody goes home.
the papers are going to eat you alive. even if you beat it, you'll never get another commission. they want someone to be accountable.
the united states coast guard has been asked to conduct this maritime hearing to consider the revocation of captain richard sheldrake's u.s. master seaman's certificate.
and you didn't do anything about it?
what does this have to do with anything mr. sanders?
we'll take a brief recess.
then why son, why didn't you follow his order?
if this young man had responded instantly to your command, do you believe the ship might have been spared?
then what are you trying to say then?
that enough son!! order!! please!!