Saved! The Story of the Andrea Doria

Saved! The Story of the Andrea Doria, the Greatest Sea Rescue in History by William Hoffer. Published by Summit Books, New York, NY, 1979. Book Club Edition. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Chipped & Taped DJ. 215 Pgs. At 11:10 PM on Wednesday, July 25, 1956, in the dense fog off Nantucket Island, the beautiful Italian passenger liner Andrea Doria was hit broadside by the Swedish liner Stockholm, whose reinforced hull was constructed to withstand the Scandinavian ice floes. The Andrea Doria was mortally wounded, a gaping hole in her side. In this totally engrossing book, the author has re-created the evens of this terrifying night and tells the spectacular story of the greatest sea rescue in modern history. Illustrated with Life Magazine black & white photos. Description text copyright 2011 BooksForComfort. Item ID 24553.