• What were your personal circumstances for immigrating to America?
• What is your recollection of the moments during the crash?
• How were you and your grandparents rescued?
• Do you or your grandparents remember any details about the crew’s actions?
• How was your family affected emotionally or otherwise from the tragedy?
• Was your family compensated for the loss of property?
• Why wasn’t a court trial held to determine culpability?
• What prompted you to write ALIVE ON THE ANDREA DORIA?
• How did your objectives change after speaking with other survivors and maritime scientists?
• What sources were instrumental in reaching your conclusions?
• How does your research explain the collision? The sinking?
• Why did both Italians and non-Italians originally blame the captain and his crew?
• Why should the public believe your book’s explanation, rather than previous theories?
• Why is this event remembered as “the greatest sea rescue in history?”
• Have you derived any personal gratification from writing your book?
• Why is your story considered inspirational?
• Why do you say you’re grateful for the catastrophe?
• What is the current condition of the wreck?
• Is ocean travel safer now as a result of the Andrea Doria/Stockholm collision?
• How are you involved with naval architects, marine engineers, divers, and memorabilia collectors?
• Have you traveled by sea since the collision?
• Is there a movie in the works?
• What other books do you plan to write?

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