So far I've thought about composing a song in tribute to the Coast Guard. That's about the only creative option for now.

I'm not sure what to do with the rest of the story. Probably best to wait and see what comes out in the inquiry. It's difficult for me to not to place some major blame on the captain; he is the one who decides to place the Bounty in harm's way, resulting in a cascade of events which sank her and took the life of one of his crew members and ultimately his own.

I've been reviewing the various forum discussions from gCaptain, Woodenboat, and the Bounty Facebook page. Some very harsh things have been said on these forums, some from former Bounty crew members, some by experienced tall ship captains, and other deep sea mariners. Eventually we'll hear from the surviving crew members themselves.

Let us join in wishing the surviving 14 crew members and their families, and the families of the two who perished, our deepest sympathy, and make a contribution to any memorial project they suggest.

Charley Noble