“That’s a huge mess to clean up.”
Yep, but not impossible. Just finished “Resurrection” by Daniel Madson on the salvage operation following Pearl Harbor.
The Oklahoma was cleared from a similar position. The SS Normandie in New York harbor was cleared from a tighter position and similar attitude with the added complication of fire damage. Italy is not without experience at these jobs, the Loeonardo de Vinci salvage between the wars would be a good example.
Although in the meantime, Giglio seems to be in Asbury Park, NJ s situation with its own Morro Castle.
Hey, I read that too recently.
Another excellent WWII 1st person salvage is "Under the Read Sea Sun" by Ellsberg. Find it on Amazon.