A gold pocket watch given to Arthur Rostron, captain of the RMS Carpathia, the ship that rescued more than 700 survivors of the Titanic disaster, has sold for $2 million.
A gold clock pocket given to his captain ship who saved 700 Titanic survivors sold at auction for nearly $2 millionnoting price – record for souvenirs from shipwreck.
The watch 18 carats by Tiffany & Co. given by three surviving women to the captain Arthur Rostron to save them and other castaways.
A gold pocket watch given to the ship captain who rescued 700 survivors from the Titanic sold at auction for nearly $2 million, setting a record for memorabilia from the shipwreck.
Read more: pic.twitter.com/JfXCJs9YjG
— ABC News (@ABC) November 17, 2024
The auctioneers Henry Aldridge and Sonwho sold the watch to a collector on United States on Saturday (16/11) against 1.56 million British pounds they said it is the largest amount ever paid for Titanic memorabilia. Price includes taxes and fees paid by the buyer.
The watch was given to Rostron by his widow John Jacob Astorof the richest man who lost his life in the legendary shipwreck.
“Every man, woman and child had a story to tell, and those stories are told more than a century later through souvenirs”said the Son.
THE Rostron was described as a hero for his actions the night he sank Titanic and his crew were recognized for their bravery.
