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S.O.S.: Survival On Our Seas
New Jersey woman tells about her cruise ship survival
Cruise ship survivor tells seniors her story Share| Addie King and her husband, Mike Stoll, in Barcelona just before boarding the ill-fated Costa Concordia. + more images ADVERTISEMENTS by Jill Garbi Special to NJ Jewish News February 28, 2012 While dining with … Continue reading
How does a Brit act as he faces demise at sea?
International News Relatives of Titanic officer seek return of letter MEERA SELVA From Associated Press February 26, 2012 11:14 AM EST LONDON (AP) — The descendants of a surgeon who died on the Titanic … Continue reading
Posted in Serving our Seas, Survivor Stories
Tagged Lightoller, Titanic, titanic casualties, titanic survivors
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Why lifeboats needed redesigning!
A few weeks ago I spoke with my friend Bill Garzke, chairman of the national Marine forensics committee for the Society of Naval architects and Marine engineers. The topic was the Costa Concordia. Bill said, ” we need to rethink … Continue reading
An event to honor the 100th anniversary of the Titanic sinking
Dear Event Planners, I trust that 2012 has begun with gusto and prosperity for you and your organization. It has certainly been an eventful beginning for me, especially in light of the recent sea tragedy of the CostaConcordia. It appears … Continue reading
Posted in Andrea Doria, Serving our Seas, Survivor Stories
Tagged 100th anniversary of the Titanic, booking events for 2012, event planners, shipwreck author, shipwreck speaker, shipwreck survivor, speaker of the Andrea Doria, Speaker of the Costa concordia, speaker of the Titanic, Titanic anniversary
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1st International Marine Forensics Symposium: Registration now open
Home – Forensics2012 First International Marine Forensics Symposium Announced (Press Release) Wednesday, February 15, 2012 April 3 – 5, 2012, at the Gaylord National Hotel near Washington, DC Join us for the largest gathering of world renowned scientists, archaeologists, oceanographers, engineers … Continue reading
Atlanta dance instructor Recounts a terrifying survival on the Costa Concordia
FEBRUARY 12, 2012 0 comments Survivor of European cruise shipwreck thankful to be alive NERISSA YOUNG (contact) FEBRUARY 11, 2012 8:20:00 PMShe got a brief phone call from her son before she started watching the tragedy unfold on the news. … Continue reading
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Tagged Costa Concordia, Justin Evans, shipwreck survival, survivor account
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Marine forensics investigation in the Costa Concordia and other shipwrecks
Jan 18, 2012 Marine Forensic Process Questions Regardless of whether it is a recent wreck investigated by the national authorities or an old ship being studied by amateurs, the Marine Forensic Process has the same elements: A. … Continue reading
Lawyer seeks changes in regulations, laws, training, and technology
In spite of the self interest involved, I respect this lawyer and hope that he can push for change. This may be the only way to really make change happen– by hitting the cruise industry where it hurts: their pocketbooks. … Continue reading
Lyrics and new tune: “The Wreck of the Costa Concordia”
I found this to be creative and in good taste. ============================= Here’s my musical contribution to the on-going saga of the wreck of the luxury liner Costa Concordia: Charles Ipcar, ©2012 Tune: traditional Greenland Fisheries The Wreck of the Costa Concordia … Continue reading