In this episode we explore the historical cruise ship MV Astoria, which was the oldest deepwater sailing cruise ship before the pandemic. Since 2020 The Astoria is docked and its future uncertain. The construction of this ship started in 1944 and commenced service in 1948 as the transatlantic ocean liner Stockholm. She was best known for an accidental collision with the ship Andrea Doria in July 1956, resulting in the sinking of the latter ship and 46 fatalities off the coast in Massachusetts, United States. During her seven decades of service she has passed through several owners and sailed under several names.
