*weeps, too* This part of the Silmarillion always makes me feel sad for both Maedhros and Fingon. I've never "shipped" them as so many do (er, that's a horrible pun considering the content of this story, but unintended!) but seen them as dearest friends and heart-brothers. Even that would cause Maedhros to weep as his otorno was lost to him, for a time.

Do you believe one of Feanor's twins was burned with the ships? (I always forget whether it's meant to be Amrod or Amras). That would give Maedhros double cause for grief.