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Friend Pierette
Quote from William Hoffer
My friend,Doug Kitchener, posted on Facebook this beautiful extract. It seems very appropriate while we are honoring the greatest sea rescue in history on July 26, 1956. And, as we mourn the passing of Michael LaPrade, a young diver passionate … Continue reading
16th diver claimed by the Andrea Doria!
Just as my spirits were lifting from the sad Andrea Doria anniversary, I found out from diver Evelyn Dudas that “The Mont Everest of the Sea” has claimed its 16th diver! Michael LaPrade of Los Angeles was only 27 … Continue reading
The passing of notable architect Der Scutt
TThe The Passing of a Distinguished Architect and Collector of Nautical Memorabilia This week, I received two sad e-mails regarding the passing of two gentlemen connected to the Andrea Doria. This post is about one of them: notable architect Der … Continue reading
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Saved by the Ile de France!
55 years ago to this day my grandparents and I were rescued from the jaws of the Atlantic! As the Andrea Doria was inclined to reach the bottom of the sea 45 miles south of Nantucket Island, the French liner … Continue reading
Saying no!
“You have to decide what your highest priorities are and have the courage—pleasantly, smilingly, non-apologetically—to say no to other things 2. the via efferent sympathetic, which is localized in theMatteo di Vigevano (PV). guilty of this ageing,of the Diabetes âSandro … Continue reading
Doing author business in Italy
Authorial Currents Where can an author and speaker enjoy family, friends,fun, beauty, and delectable dining— and a little work? In Italy, of course! I was asked to do a presentation in the “Canavese”, the area where I was born, and … Continue reading
Posted in Andrea Doria, Serving our Seas Tagged Giulia Vola, La Stampa, Museo del Mare, Piedmont, piemontesi Leave a comment
Three July Shipwrecks
The Tragedies of Three Ships By Douglas Kitchener, Gaithersburg MD What follows is a brief essay that I’ve written concerning the losses of three ships, all of which occurred during the month of July. My interest in the July … Continue reading
Statistics on the Andrea Doria and Stockholm Collision
The Andrea Doria (above) listing before the sinking On June 16th, 1951, the Andrea Doria was launched at the Ansaldo shipyard in Italy. She cost 29 million dollars, and had very advanced safety features. She had watertight compartments, a double … Continue reading
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Postal Service salutes US Merchant Marine on four stamps
Marine Log June, 2011 The U.S. Postal Service will salute the U.S. Merchant Marine on four forever stamps being introduced July 28 in a dedication ceremony at the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, N.Y. Admission is … Continue reading
Posted in Serving our Seas Tagged Dennis Lyall, for new stamps, forever stamps, U.S. Postal Service, US merchant marine Leave a comment