The Boston Sea Rovers has announced it will launch a brand-new Shipwreck Exhibit during its International Ocean Clinic next month in memory of Captain Joe Mazraani.
The exhibit will commemorate the 70th anniversary of the SS Andrea Doria sinking, one of the most iconic shipwrecks in North Atlantic diving history.
Located approximately 100 miles/161km southeast of Montauk Point, the wreck of the Italian luxury liner Andrea Doria lies at roughly 255 feet/78 meters depth in cold, strong currents and notoriously low visibility — conditions that have made it both legendary and challenging among technical divers worldwide.
Boston Sea Rovers President Kim Malkoski said:
“The history of the Andrea Doria is not only a story of tragedy, but of human curiosity, resilience, and the spirit of underwater exploration. Honoring this legacy through artifacts and voices of those who have risked the North Atlantic to explore her remains deepens public appreciation of maritime history and the contributions wreck divers have made to ocean science, exploration, and diving culture.”
The Shipwreck Exhibit will include:
- Rare artifacts recovered over seven decades of exploration—including the Andrea Doria’s gyro compass repeater (making its public debut), compass binnacle, foghorn, steering helm, fine China and period artwork.
- Firsthand perspectives from veteran explorers who have repeatedly dived and led expeditions to the wreck site.
- Historical context detailing the 1956 collision with MS Stockholm, rescue efforts, and how Andrea Doria became a catalyst for North Atlantic wreck diving.
The exhibit is dedicated to the memory of Captain Joe Mazraani, a renowned explorer and Boston Sea Rovers associate who passed away in July 2025 while documenting a yet-uncharted shipwreck on Georges Bank.
Mazraani’s passion for maritime history and dedication to exploring the Andrea Doria and other shipwrecks off the US Eastern seaboard inspired the installation and the idea for its semi-annual rotation. The exhibit is co-chaired by Richard Simon (Boston Sea Rover associate) and Michael Dudas (diver/explorer).
