Andrea Doria Shipwreck Artifacts is a photograph by Paul Ward which was uploaded on May 25th, 2015.
Andrea Doria Shipwreck Artifacts
On July 17, 1956, Andrea Doria first set sail from her home port of Genoa on what should have been a routine nine-day crossing between Italy and the... more
by Paul Ward
Title
Andrea Doria Shipwreck Artifacts
Artist
Paul Ward
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Photograph
Description
On July 17, 1956, Andrea Doria first set sail from her home port of Genoa on what should have been a routine nine-day crossing between Italy and the United States. It was to be her 51st westbound crossing. After a collision with the Stockholm, the Andrea Doria abandoned ship within 30 minutes. Once the evacuation was complete, Captain Calamai of Andrea Doria shifted his attention to the possibility of towing the ship to shallow water. However, it was clear to those watching helplessly at the scene that the stricken ocean liner was continuing to roll on its side. Today the wreck lies in over 200 feet of water and has claimed the lives of many SCUBA Divers. These artifacts were recovered in 1987 from a depth of 240 feet.
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May 25th, 2015
