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

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Another Andrea Doria Coincidence

This excerpt  is from an e-mail I received  this summer.   No matter where I go, someone shares another Andrea Doria coincidence with me.  This one has a little different twist. As you recall, when Rosalie and I met you at … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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Honoring my grandparents on the 55th anniversary of the Andrea Doria- Stockholm tragedy

” Do you relive the whole experience each year on this day?” a dear friend asked me,  referring to the 55th anniversary of the collision and sinking of  Italian luxury liner,  Andrea Doria.  This is what I explained: It’s a … Continue reading

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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

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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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