Book Review: I Was Shipwrecked on the Andrea Doria! The Titanic of the 1950s

I Was Shipwrecked on the Andrea Doria! The Titanic of the 1950s by Michael Poirier Rate this article Published on 1st April 2012 11:18 AM  Number of Views: 167 0 Comments Michael Poirier reviews a new book on the sinking … Continue reading

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Shipwreck Survivor Launches Novel at the Marine Forensics Symposium in Honor of Titanic’s 100th Anniversary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Pierette Simpson 248-349-8557 Pierette at pierettesimpson.com Andrea Doria Shipwreck Survivor and Author Will Release New Novel, I Was Shipwrecked on the Andrea Doria, at International Marine Forensics Symposium Book, to be launched at Student Program, is … Continue reading

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I Was Shipwrecked on the Andrea Doria is now available!

Spring has sprung and now my new novel has sprung up on Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble.com–in both print and e-book versions! B & N is offering a 23% discount launch price of $7.72 (reg. $9.99) The official release is … Continue reading

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The 150th Anniversary of the Battle Between USS Monitor and Virginia

The Monitor Uninjured Fortress Monroe, Saturday, March 8 – The dullness of Old Point was startled today by the announcement that a suspicious looking vessel, supposed to be the Merrimac, looking like a submerged house, with the roof only above … Continue reading

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Simple Courage: A True Story of Peril on the Sea

Recommended reading by my friend  Doug Kitchener  who sent along this paragraph from the book. “When a (ship) is attacked by the weather, her master is her guardian–that requirement lies at the core of his job. He must try to … Continue reading

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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

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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 nearly 100 years ago … Continue reading

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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

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My interview and article with the New York Times

New York Times N.Y. / Region January 17, 2012, 6:10 PM Cruise Ship Accident Stirs Thoughts of the Andrea Doria By JAMES BARRON   Associated Press The Andrea Doria after colliding with the Stockholm off the coast of Nantucket, July … Continue reading

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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

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