If It's Any Consolation.............
............. to Cdr Coles, I understand that the captain of HMS Nottingham, which hit a rock off an island called Australia, has since been promoted from the rank of Cdr to Capt.
When that happened, I watched his interview on TV and I thought; 'here is a true man of honour and integrity'. He was straightforward about what happened, he didn't try to blame anybody and he took 'the buck stops here' on his own shoulders. We now know that it was his command and leadership which actually saved the vessel from sinking after the incident.
I raise my glass to you Sir, well done R****** F*********, I'd serve with you anyday.
O-D