The historical letter, which offers a glimpse into the Titanic's ill-fated journey, was sold at auction for $399,000, four days before the disaster.
Titanic Letter Fetches Nearly $400,000 at Auction Days Prior to Ship's Famous Tragedy
Titanic Letter Fetches Nearly $400,000 at Auction Days Prior to Ship's Famous Tragedy
A letter penned by Titanic passenger Col. Archibald Gracie just days before the ship's fateful end has sold for a staggering sum.
Col. Archibald Gracie's poignant note captures a moment in time aboard the Titanic, providing a personal perspective on the voyage that turned into a maritime legend.
In a remarkable auction, a letter written by Col. Archibald Gracie, a first-class passenger aboard the Titanic, was sold for $399,000 (approximately 300,000 pounds). Written on April 10, 1912, just days before the ship tragically sank, Gracie's letter, which he addressed to an unnamed European ambassador, captures his thoughts on the Titanic, which he describes as a “fine ship.” Gracie's experience aboard the ill-fated vessel ended in survival; he was on the upper deck when the Titanic struck an iceberg and shared harrowing details of floating in the frigid Atlantic until his rescue.
The letter, noted for its neat cursive and distinctive letterhead displaying a triangular red flag with a white star, was postmarked in London two days after it was written. The auction was conducted by Henry Aldridge and Son, a Wiltshire-based auction house, and the buyer, whose identity remains undisclosed, is reportedly from the United States. The transaction underscores the enduring fascination with the Titanic and the personal stories that are woven into its history.
In a remarkable auction, a letter written by Col. Archibald Gracie, a first-class passenger aboard the Titanic, was sold for $399,000 (approximately 300,000 pounds). Written on April 10, 1912, just days before the ship tragically sank, Gracie's letter, which he addressed to an unnamed European ambassador, captures his thoughts on the Titanic, which he describes as a “fine ship.” Gracie's experience aboard the ill-fated vessel ended in survival; he was on the upper deck when the Titanic struck an iceberg and shared harrowing details of floating in the frigid Atlantic until his rescue.
The letter, noted for its neat cursive and distinctive letterhead displaying a triangular red flag with a white star, was postmarked in London two days after it was written. The auction was conducted by Henry Aldridge and Son, a Wiltshire-based auction house, and the buyer, whose identity remains undisclosed, is reportedly from the United States. The transaction underscores the enduring fascination with the Titanic and the personal stories that are woven into its history.
