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Renowned and resplendent, the Andrea Doria was the symbol not only of the new Italia line, but in many respects a symbol of the new Italy emerging from the tatters of World War II. The Doria was smaller than vessels ordered built by Mussolini before the war, but she was the largest of the post-war Italian ships at 697 feet and 29,100 gross tons. She could travel at 23 knots while crossing the Atlantic. Top: The vessel lists to her starboard side following her collision with the Stockholm at 11:10 p.m. on July 25, 1956. Middle: The Andrea Doria as she rests at the bottom of the Atlantic. The vessel is decaying at a rapid rate, prompting many researchers and souvenir-hunters to continue in their efforts to recover as much of the Doria's treasures as possible before the ship deteriorates completely. Bottom: The collision occured 50 miles south of Nantucket and due east of New Jersey.