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Diver David Bright tells the story of his involvement with the Andrea Doria and why it fascinates him.
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Questions:
- What was Bright's main cause of interest in the ship?
- Why is the Andrea Doria considered the "Mt. Everest" of dives?
- What do divers gain or learn from visiting the sunken Andrea Doria?
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Diving to the Andrea Doria has proven to be a dangerous and sometimes fatal adventure.
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Questions:
- Why did diving to the Andrea Doria become such so popular with divers?
- What, in general, was the cause of most diving accidents associated with the Andrea Doria?
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Bright compares the sunken Andrea Doria to another even more tragic catatastrophe-the Titanic. He compares the admirable behavior of the crews on both the Titanic and the Andrea Doria.
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Questions:
- Describe some of the differences between the resting places of the Titanic and the Andrea Doria.
- What are the some of the dangers associated with diving to the Andrea Doria?
- According to Bright, how were the rescue efforts by the crews of the Titanic and the Andrea Doria similar?
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