Richard G.
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SS Andrea Doria 1952 by shipmodel - FINISHED - 1/16" scale
in - Build logs for subjects built 1901 - Present Day
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Hello, from the coast of New England! I listened to the sinking of the "Andrea Doria" live, sitting on the edge of my parent's bed, back in 1956. The ship and the wreck interior have fascinated me all my life. I am presently writing a book for middle school aged children, around ages 12-15, on the sinking and the deterioration of the wreck during my lifetime. I've spoken to divers, including the late Peter Gimbel, and read as much as I can about the ship. At this stage of construction, do you have a bow-on photograph of the model, which looks at the ship at the waterline, and including the helm super-structure? Such a photo would allow me to construct a drawing to explain a number of facts about the wreck and sinking.
Most appreciative of your time.
-Richard