Unable to shake Troubridge 's confidence , Bissell composed a last letter to his wife before sailing , convinced the ship would founder .
Bissell also warned Troubridge of Blenheim 's condition , but received in return the taunt that he might go ashore if he liked .
Unable to shake Troubridge 's confidence , Bissell composed a last letter to Troubridge 's wife before sailing , convinced the ship would founder .
Bissell also warned Troubridge of Blenheim 's condition , but received in return the taunt that he might go ashore if he liked .