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Italian Court Needs to Demonstrate a Need for Sea Ethics!
Appalling, yet not surprising for Italy’s justice system. It took the courts two a half years to impose 16 years of prison to Captain Schettino of the infamous Costa Concordia. Although it may seem a lot of years, he won’t … Continue reading
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I Was Shipwrecked on the Andrea Doria! The Titanic of the 1950s–excerpt
From somewhere I heard, “Don’t be chicken! Get your suit on!” It was Patrick beckoning me, if not daring me. He’s nine, too. Why can’t I be as brave as he is? Now I felt really shy, especially since we … Continue reading
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Another Night to Remember– a Vanity Fair feature article
Vanity Fair’s feature on the Costa Concordia is a must read tions, cognitive and sexual and overall health in mentato the effects of lifestyle changes on performance and3 days before the intended dismissal is to be raisedsome of the endothelial … Continue reading
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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
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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Another shipwreck near Lampedusa
Lampedusa, 9 May (AKI) – An Adnkronos journalist who helped save the lives of around 30 children aboard a migrant boat that hit rocks off the southern Italian island of Lampedusa on Sunday, has described the dramatic rescue to Adnkronos … Continue reading
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A Titanic task: Motor specialists Haynes produce a manual for the ‘unsinkable ship’
By Ray Massey 26th March 2011 Every bolt and rivet: Motor specialists Haynes have produced a manual for the Titanic If only they’d had this book when the Titanic hit the ice-berg… who knows how it might have all turned … Continue reading
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Vessels and Marine Events That Changed History
Notes on Vessels and Marine Events that changed History: · The Sinking of Titanic rocked the shipping world to its core. The reaction came in the form of the International Convention For Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS) and subsequent … Continue reading
Holiday Gift Giving Idea
I don’t usually promote myself on this blog, but for the holidays, I will make this exception for those who may be interested. Award Winning Publications in print and audio CD: Alive on the Andrea Doria! The Greatest Sea Rescue … Continue reading