Titanic Life Jacket Auction

The auction, held in Wiltshire, UK, also featured other rare artifacts, including a gold watch and a seat cushion from a lifeboat.

Francatelli was one of the survivors who escaped the sinking steamship on a lifeboat that was later criticized for not returning to rescue others in the water.

The life jacket is signed by Francatelli and several other survivors, adding to its historical significance and value.

The sale highlights the enduring global fascination with the 1912 disaster and its tragic legacy.