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What was the significance of the Andrea Doria?

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The SS Andrea Doria was an ocean liner for the Italian Line with a gross tonnage of 29,100 and a capacity of about 1,200 passengers and 500 crew. For a country attempting to rebuild its economy and reputation after World War II, the Andrea Doria was an icon of Italian national pride. Of all Italy's ships at the time, Andrea Doria was the largest, fastest and supposedly safest.

 


 

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