Titanic Life Jacket Sells for $906k

The auction, held by Henry Aldridge & Son in Wiltshire, saw intense bidding for the item, which far exceeded its initial estimates.

Francatelli was one of the few rescued by Lifeboat 1, a vessel that famously left the sinking ship with only 12 people on board.

Other items sold at the event included a seat cushion from a lifeboat and a gold watch belonging to a passenger.

The sale highlights the enduring global fascination with the 1912 maritime disaster and the high market value for authentic Titanic memorabilia.