This brilliantly exciting narrative will go down as one of the great. Alvin moscow audio books, best sellers, author bio. Collision course, the classic story of the collision of the. The andrea doria and the collisions of the andrea doria. Though not the largest or fastest ocean liner of its era, the 697foot andrea doria was widely regarded as. Alvin moscow worked as a journalist for the new york times and the associated press, where he covered the court hearings that sought to determine the cause of the crash of two ocean liners, the andrea doria and the stockholm the subject of his critically acclaimed new york timesbestselling book collision course. On the foggy night of july 25, 1956, fiftythree miles southeast of nantucket, the stockholm sliced through the doria s steel hull. Buy a discounted paperback of collision course online from australias leading online bookstore. The andrea doria and the stockholm by moscow, alvin and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available. This book is the subsequent edition of a book i read as a child. Collision course the mos extraordinary sea disaster of our. Alvin moscow worked as a journalist for the new york times and the associated press, where he covered the court hearings that sought to determine the cause of the crash of two ocean liners, the andrea doria and the stockholm the subject of his critically acclaimed new york times bestselling book collision course.
Stockholm the collision of the andrea doria and stockholm 25 july, 1956. The sinking of andrea doria a trace of the unsolved mystery seems to follow all ship sinkings through history. Collision course the andrea doria and the stockholm by moscow. The stockholm was able to make way under her own steam, but the beautiful andrea doria, pride of the italian line, slipped into the depths of the north atlantic shortly after. The stockholm was able to limp back to new york city, but the beautiful andrea doria, pride of the italian line, slipped slowly into the depths of the north atlantic shortly after. The collision between the andrea dorea and the stockholm has beent he subject of unending debate since that fateful night of 25 july 1956. The author also writes about this is a very wellwritten book about the collision of the luxury liners andrea doria out of italy and the stockholm out of sweden. How the stockholm and the andrea doria met in one of historys dea.
United states reflecting on the collision between the andrea doria and the stockholm. The story of the collision between the andrea doria and the stockholm on 25 july 1956, while andrea doria was approaching the coast of nantucket, massachusetts, bound for new york city, the eastbound ms stockholm of the swedish american line collided with it in what became one of historys most infamous maritime disasters. Jan 29, 2020 the collision with the andrea doria, which was viewed as one of the most beautiful ocean liners of its time, with its three swimming pools and wide collection of art, came eight years after the. Collision course by alvin moscow overdrive rakuten. The classic story of the collision of the andrea doria and the stockholm by alvin moscow at barnes. The debate about the cause of collision between the andrea doria and the stockholm has been going on since the crash took place in 1956. The classic story of the collision of the andrea doria and the stockholm kindle edition by alvin moscow.
Stockholm the swedish passenger ship stockholm and the italian passenger ship andrea doria collided on the edge of a heavy fog bank off nantucket on 25 july 1956. This was the worlds first radar assisted collision at sea. When andrea doria and stockholm collided at almost a 90 angle, stockholms sharply. Adventure and death diving the andrea doria by kevin f. The andrea doria stockholm collision is used as an example in every radar observers training class i ever attended as a merchant marine officer. The andrea doria and the stockholm moscow, alvin on. The crew of the doria had elected not to ballast her nearly empty fuel. The horror of this collision is played out through most of the book.
The classic story of the collision of the andrea doria and the stockholm by alvin moscow. While the rescue efforts were both successful and commendable, the cause of the collision with ms stockholm and the loss of andrea doria. Picture history of the andrea doria dover maritime by william h. One of the largest, fastest, and most beautiful ships in the world, the andrea doria was on her way to new york from her home port in genoa. The last voyage of the andrea doria by greg king and penny wilson it is no surprise that the andrea doria was in a collision at sea with another ship in july, 1956, just a day or so out from arriving at its destination in new york harbor. The most controversial sea disaster in history the collision of the italian andrea doria and the swedish stockholm on the night of july 25, 1956 and the ensuing enquiry. On the night of july 25, 1956, a collision between the ocean liners ss andrea doria and ms stockholm killed 51 people and prompted one of the largest civilian maritime rescues in history. Dec 28, 2017 2 ships that collided with each other. Collision course the andrea doria and the stockholm by.
The fatal wreck to the doria happened on a fogshrouded night in 1956 not far from nantucket in the north atlantic. He has written and collaborated on fourteen other books, including. The andrea doria miracle girl remembers, 20 years later. The classic story of the collision of of the andrea. The classic story of the collision of the andrea doria and the stockholm.
Several books have been written about andrea doria. Steamship sunday the collision of the andrea doria and. The andrea doria and, with her, 46 of her passengers, went to the bottom of the sea 10 hours after the collision. I wont summarize this books main narrative because the tale of the collision of the stockholm with the andrea doria is well known and available in many places. Aug 30, 2016 click here now download collision course. The andrea doria sank several hours after the collision, but not before 1,660 passengers and. On the foggy night of july 25, 1956, 53 miles southeast of nantucket, the stockholm sliced through the doria s steel hull. Over the years, the author has updated the book as new information became available. Mattsson, at the time a public affairs official with swedishamerican line, tells the story of the andrea doria stockholm collision accurately and skillfully.
The stockholm s bow was constructed of two rows of extraheavy steel plating an inch thick, separated by an air space two feet wide. Download pdf alive on the andrea doria free online new. Booktopia has collision course, the classic story of the collision of the andrea doria and the stockholm by alvin moscow. The collision of the andrea doria and the stockholm in the waters off nantucket on july 25, 1956, is one of the most famous disasters in maritime history. Saved the story of the andrea doria, the greatest sea. The sinking of the andrea doria the crash of the andrea. Each presented information not contained in the others, thereby providing varying perspectives. The classic story of the collision of of the andrea doria and the. May 29, 2019 in the middle of an intensely foggy summer night on july 25, 1956a little over 40 years after the infamous sinking of the titanicthe giant italian cruise ship ss andrea doria was slammed in the side by the ss stockholm, ripping a sixstory gash in the dorias side. Reliving the andrea doria collision, from dry land the. Text excerpted from lost liners, courtesy of madison press books.
Hedges this book was originally published in swedish by algot mattsson, and has fortunately now been skillfully translated to. This book was originally published in swedish by algot mattsson, and has fortunately now been skillfully translated to english. Stockholm andrea doria collision capn jims gallery. Jul 28, 2019 five crewmen of the stockholm were killed in the collision. The classic story of the collision of the andrea doria and the stockholm by alvin moscow on. The classic story of the collision of the andrea doria and the stockholm was written by alviin moscow in 1959, just three years after the event. The classic story of the collision of the andrea doria and the stockholm moscow, alvin on. Sep, 2001 the collision of the andrea doria and the stockholm in the waters off nantucket on july 25, 1956, is one of the most famous disasters in maritime history. The andrea doria and the stockholm by moscow, alvin and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It is also important to note that she stayed afloat for 11 hours after the collision giving rescuers time to act. All the passengers that were on the andrea doria, except for the ones that died in the collision were saved. Mcmurray and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Reliving the andrea doria collision, from dry land the new.
Synopsis hailed by walter lord, author of a night to remember, as a splendid book, this is the definitive account of the worst maritime disaster of modern times. The story of the collision between the andrea doria and the stockholm, published in 1959. One of the largest, fastest, and most beautiful ships in the world, the andrea doria was on her way to new york from her. Collision course and millions of other books are available for instant access. Deep sea diving, china fever and the wreck of the andrea doria. One finishes this detailed yet interesting account of the 1956 collision of the italian luxury liner, the andrea doria, with the sizeable swedish liner, the stockholm, in awe of the writers indepth research and his ability in most cases to produce an intelligible, interesting account of a complex, far reaching historical incident. The classic story of the collision of of the andrea doria and the stockholm audiobook by alvin moscow. The preliminary hearing held after the tragedy raised as many questions as it answered, as the two companies who owned the ships chose to settle out of court before all the testimony had been given. Eleven hours after the collision had taken place, the andrea doria finally capsized and placed herself at some 250 feet depth. The classic story of the collision of the andrea doria and the stockholm free books.
Jul 24, 2019 on the night of july 25, 1956, a collision between the ocean liners ss andrea doria and ms stockholm killed 51 people and prompted one of the largest civilian maritime rescues in history. The sinking of the worlds most glamorous ship by greg king. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. The classic story of the collision of of the andrea doria and the stockholm alvin moscow, mel foster on. The bow of the swedish ship crashed through passenger cabins, and 46 passengers and. The classic story of the collision of the andrea doria and the stockholm by alvin moscow 20040801. Years later it was proved that the collision was the fault of the stockholm. On july 25, 1956, while andrea doria was approaching the coast of nantucket, massachusetts, bound for new york city, the eastbound ms stockholm of the swedish american line collided with it in one. The story of the accident was retold by alvin moscow in his book collision course. In dense fog off of nantucket on the night of 25 july, 1956, the beautiful pride of the italian line, andrea doria, was hit on the starboard bow by the swedish motor ship stockholm.
The stockholm lowered her flag and blew her whistles to say goodbye. Classic diving books the wreck of the andrea doria. The classic story of the collision of the andrea doria and the stockholm ebook written by alvin moscow. In 1956, two luxury linersthe ms stockholm and the ss andrea doriaequipped with every known safety device, collided off long island. Collision course one of the largest, fastest, and most beautiful ships in the world, the andrea doria was en route to new york from italy. Collision course the classic story of the collision of the andrea doria and the stockholm book. Excellent account of the andrea doriastockholm collision by robert i. A detailed, obviously well researched account of the wreck of the andrea doria and the stockholm in 1956.
The stockholm, driven by 14,600 horsepower, sliced through the andrea doria s steel hull like a dagger stabbed into an eggshell. Book about the stockholm and how it eventually became a ship known as the. The fact that in an age when every merchant vessel of any size was equipped with radar such a collision could still occur borders on the. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Departing from the united states was the much smaller stockholm. One of the largest, fastest, and most beautiful ships in the world, the andrea doria was en route to new york from italy. This interest is especially keen in the case of the collision between stockholm and andrea doria, two passenger liners that collided at the edge of the fogbank in 1956, even though both were equipped with radar. Collision course book greenwich library bibliocommons. The astoria cruise ship, part of the andrea doria wreck and. The classic story of the collision of of the andrea doria and the stockholm.
The classic story of the collision of the andrea doria and the stockholm by alvin moscow 20040801 on. Stockholm was badly damaged but able to return to new york under its own power. The books focuses on the passengers and events leading up to the sinking of the andrea doria and the unfortunate aftermath where the swedish ship stockholm was absolved of wrong doing. Shipwreck survivor recounts crash on andrea doria anniversary. Collision course by alvin moscow and a great selection of related books. Aug 01, 2004 in 1956, two luxury linersthe ms stockholm and the ss andrea doriaequipped with every known safety device, collided off long island. The collision killed five people on the stockholm and 46 on the. The tragic collision between the stockholm and the italian liner andrea doria occured on july 25, 1956, at 2300 hrs, east of nantucket, about 200 miles from new york. In 1956, two passenger shipsthe ms stockholm and the ss andrea doriaequipped with every known safety device, collided off long island.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read collision course. Sep 29, 2016 the sinking of the andrea doria left not only a lasting impression on her, but became an experience she now shares with others in two books she has written, as well as her new film, all of which. Find collision course the mos extraordinary sea disaster of our time, he collision of the liners andrea doria and stockholm by moscow, alvin at biblio. The collision claimed 46 lives onboard the andrea doria and five lives onboard the stockholm. Andrea doria listing heavily to starboard after being rammed by m. Aug 01, 2004 in 1956, two passenger shipsthe ms stockholm and the ss andrea doria equipped with every known safety device, collided off long island. The book inspired simpsons docudrama, andrea doria. Sep 27, 2000 here are are 4 good books which tell the story of the andrea doria. One of the most intriguing and thoughtprovoking books about shipwreck since a night to remember the detroit news.