1956 Survivors of the SS Andrea Doria Crash

Survivors of a tragic accident gradually recovered as they received food and clothing, eventually sharing harrowing details with reporters. It took another 24 hours to finalize the death toll, which amounted to 51 lives lost due to the collision of two pleasure liners.

What did the survivors begin to do as they received food and clothing?

• They refused to talk to anyone.

• They immediately left the scene.

• They began to share details of the accident.

• They started to rebuild the ship.

What was the condition of the survivors when they were found?

• They were in perfect health.

• They were not fully dressed and needed food and clothing.

• They were fully dressed and ready.

• They were already on another ship.

How long did it take to determine the final toll of lives lost?

• 48 hours

• 12 hours

• 36 hours

• 24 hours

How many people lost their lives in the collision?

• 45

• 60

• 51

• 55

What was the cause of the 51 deaths?

• A storm at sea

• A collision between two pleasure liners

• A fire on board

• An explosion in the engine room