Does the old saying, "The Captain goes down with his ship" still apply

I guess not (Isa 5:20, 2 Ti 3:2-3). Captain Coward Broke Honor Code

Jerry: So you feel "women and children first," in this day and age, is somewhat of an antiquated notion.
George: To some degree.
Jerry: So basically, it's every man, woman, child, and invalid for themselves. Seinfeld. Re 21:8

Does the old saying, "The Captain goes down with his ship" still apply