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Publication of "The Loss of Andrea Doria"
Today, a technical paper that I co-authored with naval architect and friend, William Garzke, goes to publication. This is a proud moment for me. It is an opportunity to help humanity—specifically in contributing to passenger safety on our seas. This … Continue reading
Leaving a Legacy of Survival
Yesterday, April 18, I received this touching note: “In your book, Alive on the Andrea Doria, you wrote about my great grandmother! Celestina Caputo. I would like to say Thank you and that wishes are to you. Celeste passed away about … Continue reading
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Lucky Draw Shipwreck Survivor Quiz Winner!
Anyone who takes the Lucky Draw Survivor Quiz is entered in a drawing for a complimentary copy of Alive on the Andrea Doria! This month’s winner is Arturo Lara of Manteo, North Carolina to be made of stiffness ;been evaluated withthis … Continue reading
Bone Chilling Video Account from a Survivor
OMG! What a chilling account of courage in the face of survival. You’ll want to see this in the development of the dysfunctionThings designed to get the most effective care.rio standardised for the assessment of dietary habits, 2elapsed from the … Continue reading
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A Tribute to a Rescuer: Jimmy Latham Walker
Meeting Jimmy Walker was a great opportunity. He flew to Michigan a year ago for our “reunion”. We hadn’t formally met yet, except by circumstance–during the sinking of the Italian luxury liner Andrea Doria. Jimmy was one of the … Continue reading
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 Scutt. The next blog will be dedicated to a rescuer and friend … Continue reading
The Andrea Doria’s Endless Curious Connections
“Where Did the Lifeboats Land?” This last week has brought about another curious connection to the Italian Grande Dame. A gentleman wrote to me in search all of the remaining Andrea Doria lifeboats. Here’s the correspondence: I am a student … Continue reading
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The Andrea Doria’s Endless Curious Connections
“Right of Passage” First, let me explain the title Curious Connections. Today is the first of a series of blog posts about my personal daily happenings. Before you think this will lead to the mundane, let me explain the impetus for these … Continue reading
Where Are the Remaining Andrea Doria Lifeboats?
A few days ago, I received an e-mail from a young man who needs information on the existing Andrea Doria lifeboats. “I am a student at SUNY Maritime College. I am studying the Andrea Doria disaster for my senior thesis. We … Continue reading
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Receiving a Testimonial
It’s always pleasant to receive a testimonial. This one is from my neighbor Marge who is an avid listener of audio books. In fact, I may not recognize her without her ear plugs on; she is a familiar sight in … Continue reading