"The longer a ship is able to stay afloat in the event of an accident the more successful evacuation and rescue operations will be".
After a successful evacuation, Jacob and the scientists assist in the war effort.
They remained in the line December, when the Allies carried out a successful evacuation.
This was the only successful evacuation before a devastating earthquake in history.
Initial efforts led to the successful evacuation of some 300 employees before the heat and smoke became too overwhelming.
In short order, Paris too had pulled off the successful evacuation of about 3,000 French citizens and other foreigners.
It was the first high school in New York City that had successful evacuation of students.
A successful evacuation was executed for numerous residents along the coast, though some people decided to ride out the storm in their own homes.
Even in the worst scenario, the longer a ship remains afloat, the more successful evacuation by the rescue services can be.
However, I don't know how much you would be damaging your chances of making a successful evacuation if this is attempted.