What is the Andrea Doria's legacy?
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Published in Daily Trivia
There were several months of hearings in New York City in the aftermath of the collision. Both shipping lines contributed to a settlement fund for the victims. For the Swedish-American Line, damages were estimated at $2 million, half for repairs to Stockholm's bow, and half for lost business during repairs. The Italian Line sustained a loss of Andrea Doria's full value, estimated to be $30 million. The Andrea Doria-Stockholm collision led to several rule changes in the immediate years following the incident to avoid a recurrence. Shipping lines were required to improve training on the use of radar equipment. Also, approaching ships were required to make radio contact with one another.
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