Letter written on board the Titanic before it sank sells for record £300,000

A letter written by Titanic survivor Colonel Archibald Gracie has sold for a record £300,000 at auction, significantly exceeding its expected price of £60,000. Dated April 10, 1912, and postmarked from Queenstown and London, the letter details Gracie’s experience on the ill-fated voyage and is believed to be the only such letter from him in existence. Auctioneers highlighted its rarity and significance, underscoring the enduring interest in Titanic memorabilia and the stories of those who lived through the tragedy.

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