A watch belonging to some Titanic survivors has been sold for 1.5 million euros

He Titanic sank more than 100 years ago And it is one of the most famous stories worldwide, because more than 1,400 people were killed in it. Since this incident, many mysteries and curiosities remain regarding this incident. is one of the last The sale of a watch to a ship’s captain, who managed to rescue some of the survivors, Which has been auctioned for more than 10 lakh euros.

the captain’s name was Arthur Rostron, Who was in command? carpathiaa ship which managed to reach as far as titanic Managing to save more than 700 people. With his feat, Rostron managed to pass down to posterity as a hero.

Sale of the watch of the richest man who died by drowning

As evidence of this act, three widow women Business men The high-profile wealthy man who died during the sinking gave him an 18-carat pocket watch, With an inscription that read: “On April 15, 1912, three survivors of the Titanic, Mrs. John B. Presented to Captain Rostron with the heartfelt gratitude and appreciation of Thayer, Mrs. John Jacob Astor and Mrs. George D. Widener. ,

auction Were Hernie Aldridge and Son, who sold this watch to a private collector in the United States, stating It was the most expensive Titanic-related watch ever sold. This price already exceeds the sale of another gold pocket watch by John Jacob Astor, the richest man killed in the disaster and husband of one of the widows who made the gift to Rostron, whose watch sold for more than a million pounds Was. The watch was found on Magnet’s body seven days after his drowning.

According to experts, this sale shows For “True Attraction”. titanic story It still exists today.

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