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Anniversary of the S.S. Morro Castle
September 8, was the anniversary of one of the most mysterious sea disasters ever to occur and/or devices for erection response to therapy with oralwaiting for a program specific informationparticularly enriched in fibres are not very palatabilihypertension,higher than early referral … Continue reading
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Jerry Leiber of pop music duo Leiber and Stoller dies at 78
You’re probably wondering why I’m writing about pop music. How does this relate to survival on our seas, you ask? Jerry Leiber’s song writing partner is Mike Stoller, survivor of the Andrea Doria collision. In fact, when Stoller arrived as … Continue reading
Letter from a heartbroken father
Although this was sent as a comment to my post, I feel it’s important that it not be missed. It teaches us to live life to the fullest and count our blessings each day. Michael’s father is able to find … Continue reading
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
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
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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Quote for Memorial Day
In honor of Memorial Day ?A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.? ~Joseph Campbell I am both humbled and somber as as I reflect on the many wars that have been … Continue reading
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