Thrilling Dives to the Andrea Doria in 2009

Posted on October 24, 2009 by Pierette Simpson

Deep sea diver, Tom Packer called me recently. I had written e-mails nudging him to share with me the details of his summer dives to the Grande Dame of the Sea. As usual, Tom was as excited as a teenager … Continue reading →

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"The Decay of the Andrea Doria" to be Presented at SNAME Annual Conference

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Pierette Simpson

On October 22, my friends John Moyer and Steve Gatto are heading to the SNAME (society of naval architects and marine engineers) conference in Rhode Island. Their friend, naval architect Phil Simms, will be presenting a scientific paper co-authored by Moyer, Gatto, and Simms … Continue reading →

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My Interview on WGN TV

Posted on October 13, 2009 by Pierette Simpson

I sought this interview on national TV to officially release my new audio book, Alive in the Andrea Doria. After a few months of e-mail correspondence with WGN producer Tom Barnas of The Midday News, the day finally arrived: Columbus Day*, October … Continue reading →

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My Friend’s Return on the Queen Mary II

Posted on October 9, 2009 by Pierette Simpson

My friend and naval architect extraordinaire, Bill Garzke, called me to report on his trip to London in September. “It was even better than I expected,” were his first words about the voyage. “Good cuisine, smooth sailing, and I got … Continue reading →

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