USCG Bounty Hearings

[Ray Frechette Jr]

Great Quote;

 

 

"Walbridge often addressed his crew as “Future captains of America.”  They all speak of Bounty as a great place to learn and as a school where they would learn from the master, Robin Walbridge.  They were “honored to work for him.”  But there has been a theme in the testimony that  ”getting better” on Bounty was a substitute for good enough to begin with.  The organization didn’t seem to care how little you knew about your job – so long as you were willing to get better, everything was just fine.  The sea doesn’t see it that way."

 

http://gcaptain.com/...ates-testifies/

 

8 part series, lots to learn and gain from reading all 8 parts.

 

I know some of the people in this story too.  Waaay too sad and stupid!

 

My son really wanted to crew on the Bounty.  I am making him read thsi entire series before crewing on any ship so he knows what questions to ask before putting his life int he hands of a Captain and "a cluelessly" fearless crew.

[goyousalukis]

Great read. Coincedentally, I went to a short leadership talk by the author. He is a great speaker.