The Turboship "Andrea Doria"

The Turboship Andrea Doria

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Location:

Fourth floor, Room 31

Object Type:

Museum section

 

The exhibition is dedicated to the “TurbonaveAndrea Doria, its construction, its history, the shipwreck of July 26, 1956 and the discussion that followed on the responsibilities of the collision. Through reconstructions of the ship's environments and a part of the promenade deck (inclined at 30°), visitors are able to follow the escape routes that passengers and crew had to take to escape the tragedy. The exhibit includes stories, photos and interviews and a suggestive reconstruction of the dynamics of the accident that caused the shipwreck.