Both Scott and Gordon died at arguably the peak of British global power. Such a power can afford to venerate losers. In a previous time, when Britain's place i

Both Scott and Gordon died at arguably the peak of British global power. Such a power can afford to venerate losers. In a previous time, when Britain's place in the world stage was not as assured, it could be less lenient to them: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Byng https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Byng