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S.O.S.: Survival On Our Seas
Librarians: Has your Titanic collection been run aground by patron demand? A new publication will help keep your inventory afloat
Has your Titanic collection been run aground by patron demand? You can keep your inventory afloat by adding an up-close and personal account written by a shipwreck survivor. Dear librarian, Among a deluge of requests to carry new publications, you … Continue reading
I Was Shipwrecked on the Andrea Doria! The Titanic of the 1950s–excerpt
From somewhere I heard, “Don’t be chicken! Get your suit on!” It was Patrick beckoning me, if not daring me. He’s nine, too. Why can’t I be as brave as he is? Now I felt really shy, especially since we … Continue reading
Posted in Andrea Doria, Serving our Seas, Survivor Stories
Tagged Genoa, shipwreck novel, shipwrecks
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Another Night to Remember– a Vanity Fair feature article
Vanity Fair’s feature on the Costa Concordia is a must read. In chronological order, it encompasses all parties involved: survivors, crew (esp. the captain), Italian Coast Guard and divers, the heroic mayor of Giglio, the townspeople, etc. with great detail. … Continue reading
Posted in Serving our Seas, Survivor Stories
Tagged Captain Schettino, Costa Concordia, Giglio, shipwrecks, Vanity Fair
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This is the shipwreck story from Hell! Unfortunately it was drowned out by the Costa Concordia story that was traveling the world concurrently. I wonder why the dichotomy. Every time I read such incidents I question who’s minding ethics on … Continue reading
Drifting fishermen die after luxury cruise liner sails past but doesn’t stop
Is Carnival Cruise Lines too big to care? Read this appalling article and decide for yourself. My question is, who is monitoring ethics at sea? PAUL KORING WASHINGTON— Globe and Mail Update Posted on Thursday, April 19, 2012 9:00AM EDT 21 … Continue reading
Local Andrea Doria Shipwreck Survivor and Author Will Release New Novel, I Was Shipwrecked on the Andrea Doria, at Mariners Church in Detroit, Sunday, April 15
Local Andrea Doria Shipwreck Survivor and Author Will Release New Novel, I Was Shipwrecked on the Andrea Doria, at Mariners Church in Detroit, Sunday, April 15 The release coincides with the 100th anniversary of the Titanic, April 15, 2012 NOVI, … Continue reading
CBS News Radio/WWJ local
Here is the podcast interview on CBS/WWJ 950 Detroit with Beth Fisher for the launch of I Was Shipwrecked on the Andrea Doria! The Titanic of the 1950 at Mariners Church. I hope you learn some additional facts about this … Continue reading