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Titanic artifacts go to auction

Titanic artifacts go to auction

The auction has drawn significant interest from collectors and historians who remain obsessed with the story of the doomed ship.

The gold watch was owned by an 'unsung hero' who assisted in the rescue of survivors from the frigid Atlantic waters.

Other items up for sale include personal letters and historical documents that provide a chilling glimpse into the final moments of the 1,500 people who lost their lives.

The sale highlights the enduring fascination with the Titanic and the high value placed on artifacts that connect us to one of history's most famous tragedies.

Titanic Francis Godolphin Osbourne Stuart, Public domain
Titanic
British transatlantic passenger liner, launched and foundered in 1912
RMS Titanic
1986 video game