Scathing piece. With the revelation that the e mails went to two or four recipients, not 20, and in the situation Capt. Crozier was in, I think he did his best to save his crew. For that, his career has hit a dead end. It is a risk one takes, even in civilian life, when there is no set procedure, and no guidance from above, to do what seems best and either be considered a hero, or more often, end up looking for another job, especially when you are right.