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SS Andrea Doria was an Italian passenger liner operated by the Italian Line on transatlantic routes between Italy and New York. On July 25, 1956, it collided with the Swedish liner Stockholm in fog south of Nantucket and sank the following morning. Forty-six people aboard Andrea Doria died, but nearby ships helped rescue more than 1,600 passengers and crew, making the evacuation a frequently studied maritime rescue operation.
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What caused the Andrea Doria to sink?
The Italian liner collided with the Swedish ship Stockholm in dense fog south of Nantucket on July 25, 1956. Stockholm's reinforced bow tore into Andrea Doria's starboard side, producing flooding and a severe list.
How were so many Andrea Doria passengers rescued?
Nearby ships responded to the distress call, most famously the French liner Île de France, which launched lifeboats and illuminated the rescue area. Andrea Doria's list made many port-side lifeboats unusable, so assistance from other vessels was essential.
How many people died in the Andrea Doria disaster?
The collision ultimately caused 51 deaths: 46 people from Andrea Doria and five from Stockholm. The great majority of the more than 1,600 people aboard Andrea Doria survived.
Why is the Andrea Doria wreck so dangerous to divers?
It lies in deep Atlantic water with strong currents, cold temperatures, limited visibility, fishing-line hazards, and a collapsing structure. Numerous divers have died while attempting technically demanding dives on the wreck.
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