Divers brave deadly 'Mount Everest of shipwrecks' as famed wreck breaks apart
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Key Points:
- The Andrea Doria shipwreck lies about 240 feet beneath the Atlantic Ocean off the U.S. coast and is known as the "Mount Everest of shipwrecks" due to its extreme depth and hazardous conditions for divers.
- After 70 years underwater, the wreck is rapidly deteriorating, with the steel hull collapsing and debris falling, making exploration increasingly dangerous and potentially impossible in the future.
- The Andrea Doria sank in 1956 following a collision with the Swedish liner Stockholm, resulting in 52 deaths, but over 1,600 passengers and crew were rescued.
- Despite the risks, the wreck remains accessible to highly experienced recreational divers without the need for submarines, attracting those eager to explore before it deteriorates beyond reach.
- At least 18 divers have died attempting to explore the Andrea Doria, highlighting the significant dangers posed by its unstable structure, entangling debris, and disorienting interior caused by the ship resting on its side.
