 Some of the captured ship's crew may also be inclined to join the player's ranks, especially if the player's crew morale is high.Captured enemy crews also may have news on various events of interest to the player.It is also possible to sink (scuttle or burn) the captured ship, desirable if it has been damaged too severely to be towed quickly to port, if no friendly ports are near, or if the player has no interest in selling ships.