When the Andrea Doria entered service in 1953, the elegant and modern vessel quickly became the envy of shipping companies around the world. With her sleek lines and stylish interiors, the Italian flagship attracted the most glamorous Hollywood stars. But on her 51st voyage across the Atlantic in 1956, the Andrea Doria was nearing the American coast when she collided with another liner in fog and capsized. The terrible accident killed more than fifty people and injured many more. How could this high-tech vessel with the latest navigation equipment founder on the high seas?
