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| a ship of today and tomorrow |
 In the annals of maritime history,
much has been written of the classic passenger liners that epitomized elegance
and luxury. These great liners are remembered for their exquisite interiors
and incomparable service, and even today they are the basis by which ships
are compared. History also remembers those liners that have suffered tragic
demises, and indeed many of these ships have been elevated to an almost
mythical status for suffering catastrophic human and artistic losses. One
such ship that been recorded in the history books through chance of fate
is the ms Stockholm of the Swedish American Line.
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From a design standpoint, Stockholm
was hardly a ship of notables. But nonetheless, Stockholm has the ignominious distinction
of being recorded into history as the ship that sank the
luxurious Andrea Doria of the Italian Line. While much has been
written on Andrea Doria and her exquisite interiors, there has been
little discussion on the subject of Stockholm. While not as striking
or luxurious as the Doria, Stockholm not only survived the
collision, but has gone on to enjoy a long service career that has spanned
over five decades. Follow the links provided for glimpses into the interiors
spaces of Stockholm and highlights from her service career. |
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of Bryan R. Guinn. No unauthorized reproduction. |
