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The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald
The Edmund Fitzgerald sank on November 10, 1975. Remembering the tragic day: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyaEDWf_dG8 Gordon Lightfoot honors the event best with his song “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vST6hVRj2A (listen) The legend lives on from the Chippewa on down The … Continue reading
New Andrea Doria book
Published in Italy, the novel was written to honor the author’s sister, little Norma Di Sandra, who was only three as she met her cruel fate on the Andrea Doria. the incident made headlines around the world because of its … Continue reading
Posted in Andrea Doria, Survivor Stories Tagged Andrea Doria casualties, Andrea Doria survivors, Norma DiSandro 2 Comments
The Sinking of the SS Vestris
Lost November 12, 1928 On November 12 1928 The Lamport and Holt steamship SS Vestris sank 200 miles east of the Norfolk, Virginia coast. While estimates of the death toll are vague, over 100 people lost their lives, including … Continue reading
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This Moment
“When you are on a journey, it is certainly helpful to know where you are going or at least the general direction in which you are moving, but don’t forget: the only thing that is ultimately real about your journey … Continue reading
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An interesting idea to model the collision of Titanic with an iceberg
My Facebook fan and avid ” shipwreck aficionado”, Doug Kitchener, asked me if anyone has thought of building a model of the Titanic in order to study the impact with an iceberg. He also asked me to propose this … Continue reading
Posted in Serving our Seas Tagged collision with iceberg, g, marine forensic symposium, model of the Titanic, riveted ships, Titanic 3 Comments
“I don’t know why the Titanic sank.”–PH Nargeolet, Director of the Underwater Research Program for RMS Titanic, Inc
Paul-Henry Nargeolet, Director of the Underwater Research Program for RMS Titanic, Inc., expressed his fortright assessment during a meeting with the national marine forensics committee for SNAME ( Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers) Marine forensic scientists-explorers continue to … Continue reading
Memoirs of a cruise line lecturer
My friend and fellow Andrea Doria survivor has obviously overcome any fear of ocean travel– if he ever had any! Klaus Dorneich of Stuttgart, Germany, shared these anecdotes with me. He and his wife Hilly continue to travel the … Continue reading
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Appointment to National Marine Forensics Committee
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