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SS Andrea Doria was a luxury ocean liner of the Italian Line that sank in 1956 after colliding with MS Stockholm. Learn about her history, features, design, and the rescue and investigation of the disaster.
Andrea Doria, Italian passenger liner that sank on July 25–26, 1956, after colliding with the Stockholm off the coast of Nantucket in the Atlantic Ocean. The maritime disaster resulted in the deaths of 51 people—46 from the Andrea Doria and 5 from the Stockholm.
Jul 25, 2016 · Learn about the tragic collision between the ocean liners SS Andrea Doria and MS Stockholm in 1956, which killed 51 people and sparked one of the largest civilian maritime rescues in history.
Andrea Doria, Prince of Melfi [1] (Italian: [anˈdrɛːa ˈdɔːrja]; Ligurian: Drîa Döia [ˈdɾiːa ˈdɔːja]; 30 November 1466 – 25 November 1560) was a Genoese statesman, condottiero, and admiral, who played a key role in the Republic of Genoa during his lifetime.
Jun 16, 2016 · Scientists mapped the wreck of the Italian liner using a submersible and found that it has collapsed and crumbled since the last visit. The ship sank in 1956 after a collision with another cruise liner and has been a popular diving site.
Andrea Doria was a Genoese statesman, condottiere (mercenary commander), and admiral who was the foremost naval leader of his time. A member of an ancient aristocratic Genoese family, Doria was orphaned at an early age and became a soldier of fortune.
Andrea Doria, (born Nov. 30, 1466, Oneglia, Duchy of Milan—died Nov. 25, 1560, Genoa), Genoese statesman, mercenary, and admiral, the foremost naval commander of his time. A member of an aristocratic family, he was orphaned at an early age and became a soldier of fortune.
