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Life jacket worn by Titanic passenger auctioned for over $900,000
A life jacket worn by a Titanic survivor has been sold at auction for a significant amount. The item is considered rare among Titanic memorabilia. (sources: npr, cbsnews, bbc)
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The life jacket sold for 670,000 pounds, equivalent to over $900,000. It is believed to be one of the few remaining Titanic life jackets.
- The life jacket was worn by a passenger who survived the Titanic disaster.
- The auction took place in Wiltshire and concluded with a sale price of $906,000.
- The auction house indicated that only a handful of Titanic life jackets are still in existence.
Why it matters
The sale highlights the ongoing interest in Titanic artifacts and their historical significance.
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