Anybody remember the Andrea Doria disaster in 1956?

Question

http://www.andreadoria.org/

Two cruise ships collided, one sank with about 160 lives lost. The surviving ship (the Stockholm) is now called the Athena, and is cruising from UK ports. Their ads describe it as a "modern" vessel. Built 1946.

Answer 1

Yes, I remember this, I thought that "The Andrea Doria" set on fire though !

Answer 2

You are quite correct, The surviving ship was the Stockholm and she is now sailing as the MV Athena.

http://www.choosingcruising.co.uk/cruise...

She underwent a complete reconstruction in 1994 and now cruises from the UK (Edinburgh) for Classic International Cruises.

http://uk.cic-cruises.com/aboutus/

Answer 3

well thank you for this information We were about to book for a cruise and as I am a bit superstitious it looks like I will have to reconsider thank you again