1. The son of a well known Genoese boat builder, Andrea Corrado completed his Shipmaster examination at age 17, and by 1892 had advanced to the rank of first officer.
10 Facts About Andrea Corrado
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Andrea Corrado became a Captain shortly thereafter and became known for his exemplary ship maneuvering skills.
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Andrea Corrado's ships were active in many Mediterranean ports and on both shores of the Atlantic.
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Andrea Corrado was one of the first to capitalise on Marshall Plan financing to rebuild his fleet.
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Andrea Corrado's son, Giovanni Battista, who was a decorated pilot of military aviation, led a delegation of Italian entrepreneurs to the United States.
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Andrea Corrado was convinced that appropriate technical interventions could make them more suitable for merchant transport.
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Andrea Corrado's efforts paid off, and Italy became a significant beneficiary of the Liberties program.
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Andrea Corrado built out his fleet but diversified into maritime insurance and real estate initiatives.
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Andrea Corrado died in Genoa in 1963 and is buried in the Monumental Cemetery of Staglieno in Genoa.
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Andrea Corrado's history is recounted today in the hall of fame of the largest Maritime Museum in the Mediterranean, Galata MuMa.