Titanic’s Coal Retrieved In 1994 To Be Sold In Unique Auction After 112 Years

Coal, which once powered the Iconic Titanic, is up for auction after 112 years. The Titanic sank in 1912 after hitting an iceberg on its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York.

The unique auction is being organised by Lay’s Auctioneers, which would also include other artefacts connected to around 150 shipwrecks.

Titanic’s coal pieces are expected to sell for 500 to 800 dollars at the auction on November 6, 2024.

There are 1.6 ounces of coal, which were pulled from icy waters in 1994 and broken into tiny pieces, the biggest of which is just more than an inch in width.

The auction will also have bids on the collection of the Shipwreck Treasure Museum in Cornwall, England since the museum was earlier put for sale but didn’t find a buyer, hence its items are being auctioned.

Along with the coal, the house is selling the collection of the Shipwreck Treasure Museum located in Cornwall, England. The museum was listed for sale earlier but has not yet found a buyer.

Hence, some items are being sold to people who can offer a high price.

The museum was established in 1976 by a shipwreck expert, Richard Larn, and his wife, Bridget, who managed it for 22 years. The auction house is also putting up items from Larn’s personal collection in a separate sale.

Lay’s Auctioneers mentioned in a blog post that several objects at Charlestown are quite exciting than they first appear to be. They have an interesting history, and one can learn a lot from a single piece or relic.

Another interesting artefact being put for auction is the coil of tarred rope from a ship called Mary Rose, built for Henry VIII between 1510-1511. It sank in 1545 while stopping French ships from reaching the Isle of Wight.

Collectors can also purchase pocket watches from the Lusitania, the famous ocean liner which met its end after it was struck in 1915 by a German Torpedo.

Reference: Daily Jang

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