1956 Passengers Evacuate Sinking SS Andrea Doria

The transcript describes the aftermath of a ship collision. The morning after the incident, the skipper and passengers faced the grim reality of their doomed ship. On July 26th, the ship sank in deep water. The Stockholm managed to return to port with 500 survivors, despite being damaged. As the survivors disembarked in New York, they were still in shock from the collision. Disaster agencies were on hand to assist them.

What was the fate of the ship on the morning of July 26th?

• It sank in deep waters.

• It was saved by another ship.

• It was repaired and continued its journey.

• It reached its destination safely.

How many survivors were on board the Stockholm?

• 200

• 300

• 700

• 500

What was the condition of the Swedish liner Stockholm after the collision?

• It was completely undamaged.

• It was a mass of twisted metal.

• It sank immediately.

• It had minor scratches.

Where did the Stockholm dock after the collision?

• New York

• Los Angeles

• Paris

• London

Who greeted the survivors as they disembarked in New York?

• Disaster agencies

• Family members

• Local residents

• The ship's crew