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Sep 3, 2026 at 1:04 PM ET
Andrea Doria wreck breaks apart, killing divers
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The Andrea Doria shipwreck off Nantucket, known as the “Mount Everest of shipwrecks,” has claimed at least 18 scuba divers as the wreck continues to deteriorate after about 70 years underwater. Retired U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Aaron Davenport says the depth and harsh conditions leave little room for error even for experts.
WHO: Retired U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Aaron Davenport
WHAT: The Andrea Doria wreck continues to deteriorate, contributing to deadly diving conditions and deaths of at least 18 scuba divers.
WHEN: Reported Sep 3, 2026 at 12:20 PM ET
WHERE: Nantucket Atlantic coast, USA
WHY: The wreck’s depth and unforgiving conditions leave little room for error, and the shipwreck is becoming another hazard as it deteriorates.
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