Titanic life jacket sells for £670,000 at auction
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A Titanic life jacket was sold for £670,000 at auction, the only one in 114 years.
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A Titanic life jacket recently sold for £670,000 at auction. This particular life jacket is notable as the only one from the ill-fated ship to be sold at auction in 114 years. The significant sale price reflects the extreme rarity and historical importance of artifacts recovered from the Titanic. This event highlights the enduring public fascination and high value placed on items directly connected to the 1912 maritime disaster.
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