Andrea Doria - Wikipedia
Andrea Doria, Prince of Melfi [1] (Italian: [anˈdrɛːa ˈdɔːrja]; Ligurian: Drîa Döia [ˈdɾiːa ˈdɔːja]; 30 November 1466 – 25 November 1560) was an Italian statesman, condottiero, and admiral, who played a key role in the Republic of Genoa during his lifetime.
SS Andrea Doria - Wikipedia
Named after the 16th-century Genoese admiral Andrea Doria, the ship had a gross register tonnage of 29,100 and a capacity of about 1,200 passengers and 500 crew. Of all Italy's ships at the time, Andrea Doria was the largest, fastest and supposedly safest.
Andrea Doria | Genoese Statesman & Naval Commander
Andrea Doria (born Nov. 30, 1466, Oneglia, Duchy of Milan [Italy]—died Nov. 25, 1560, Genoa) was a Genoese statesman, condottiere (mercenary commander), and admiral who was the foremost naval leader of his time.
Giovanni Andrea Doria - Wikipedia
Giovanni Andrea Doria (1539–1606), also known as Gianandrea Doria, was an Italian admiral from Genoa. Biography. Doria was born to a noble family of the Republic of Genoa. He was the son of Giannettino Doria, of the Doria family, who died when Doria was 6 years old.
The Sinking of Andrea Doria - HISTORY
On the night of July 25, 1956, a collision between the ocean liners SS Andrea Doria and MS Stockholm killed 51 people and prompted one of the largest civilian maritime rescues in history.
Andrea Doria summary | Britannica
Andrea Doria, (born Nov. 30, 1466, Oneglia, Duchy of Milan—died Nov. 25, 1560, Genoa), Genoese statesman, mercenary, and admiral, the foremost naval commander of his time. A member of an aristocratic family, he was orphaned at an early age and became a …
Collections Online - British Museum
Admiral Andrea Doria. primary name: primary name: Doria, Andrea. Details. individual; military/naval; politician/statesman; Italian; Male. Life dates. 1466-1560. Biography. Genoese statesman, condottiere (mercenary commander), and admiral. In the service of the French from 1524, he transferred his allegiance to Charles V in 1528.
Andrea Doria - Encyclopedia.com
May 11, 2018 · In the Mediterranean world of the late Middle Ages, Andrea Doria (1466-1560) was both famous as an adventurer and feared as a ruler. His seafaring skills made him one of the principal maritime commanders of his day, and his alliances with popes and a succession of kings helped make him rich.
The Sinking Of The Andrea Doria And The Crash That Caused It
Jan 11, 2023 · On the night of July 25, 1956, the Italian ocean liner SS Andrea Doria collided with Sweden’s MS Stockholm in the Atlantic off the coast of Nantucket, leaving 51 people dead.
The Officers - Andrea Doria
The three officers who were on the bridge of the Doria. Captain Calamai seated, Third Officer Giannini on his right, and Second Officer Franchini on his left. Captain Calamai, some 24 hours after the collision, being escorted ashore at the Brooklyn Army Base in New York.