Titanic Survivor’s Life Jacket Sells For Nearly $1 Million At Auction
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A rare Titanic life jacket worn by survivor Laura Mabel Francatelli has sold for $906,000 at a UK auction, making history as the first survivor’s vest ever offered for sale. Conducted by Henry Aldridge & Son, the auction far exceeded expectations, reflecting the enduring fascination with Titanic artifacts. Francatelli, secretary to fashion designer Lucy Duff‑Gordon, escaped aboard lifeboat No. 1,
