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I Was Shipwrecked on the Andrea Doria! The Titanic of the 1950s–excerpt
Prologue — July 26, 1956 — “Don’t jump!” we heard the crewman beg from above. “Wait your turn for the rope! Everybody, wait your turn!” Is Patrick going to listen to an adult for the first time? I wondered in … Continue reading
Shipwreck Survivor Launches Novel at the Marine Forensics Symposium in Honor of Titanic’s 100th Anniversary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Pierette Simpson 248-349-8557 Pierette at pierettesimpson.com Andrea Doria Shipwreck Survivor and Author Will Release New Novel, I Was Shipwrecked on the Andrea Doria, at International Marine Forensics Symposium Book, to be launched at Student Program, is … Continue reading
I Was Shipwrecked on the Andrea Doria is now available!
Spring has sprung and now my new novel has sprung up on Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble.com–in both print and e-book versions! B & N is offering a 23% discount launch price of $7.72 (reg. $9.99) The official release is … Continue reading
Why lifeboats needed redesigning!
A few weeks ago I spoke with my friend Bill Garzke, chairman of the national Marine forensics committee for the Society of Naval architects and Marine engineers. The topic was the Costa Concordia. Bill said, ” we need to rethink … Continue reading
An event to honor the 100th anniversary of the Titanic sinking
Dear Event Planners, I trust that 2012 has begun with gusto and prosperity for you and your organization. It has certainly been an eventful beginning for me, especially in light of the recent sea tragedy of the CostaConcordia. It appears … Continue reading
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My comment to BBC article
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-16823955 After reading your article, I’m appalled at many things: the flagrant behavior of cruise companies, flag states who refuse to comply in a timely manner to their responsibilities, Costa’s track record. As an author and world authority on the … Continue reading
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Fact or legend: the captain must be the last onboard a doomed ship
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A coward and a hero: audio between Captain Schettino and Coast Guard Officer
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