How do you greet a ship captain?
How do you greet a ship captain? Ahoy represents the original English form and its first maritime use was recorded in 1751 as a new word in nautical language.
Why do ship captains go down with the ship?
If a ship is sinking, maritime tradition dictates that the captain ensures the safe evacuation of every passenger before he evacuates himself. He (or she) is responsible for the lives of those onboard, and he can't coordinate their exit unless he's the last person off.
What should you not say to a Marine?
- How many people have you killed? ...
- What kind of action did you see in combat? ...
- When are you done? ...
- I'm glad you made it back in one piece. ...
- How could you leave your family for so long? ...
- What do you think about what's going on in the news?
Why can a ship captain marry you?
A ship's captain generally does NOT have the legal right to officiate a wedding at sea. In order for a Captain of a ship to perform a marriage at sea, he must also be a judge, a justice of the peace, a minister, or an officially recognized officiant such as a Notary Public.
How much does cruise ship captains make?
Depending on the experience of the captain and other factors, a new captain may make around $50,000 per year while the most experienced captains for the biggest cruise lines can make around $190,000 per year.