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Titanic life jacket sold for $900k

The life jacket was recovered from the North Atlantic following the 1912 disaster and had been held in a private collection for decades.

The auction in the United Kingdom drew intense interest from historians and collectors worldwide, highlighting the enduring fascination with the Titanic's story.

Experts noted that the item's provenance and condition made it a 'once-in-a-generation' find for the maritime history community.

The sale represents one of the highest prices ever paid for a single piece of Titanic memorabilia.

Titanic Francis Godolphin Osbourne Stuart, Public domain
Titanic
British transatlantic passenger liner, launched and foundered in 1912
United Kingdom
Island country in north-west Europe