A letter written by Colonel Archibald Gracie while aboard the Titanic, depicting the ship as "fine" just days before its tragic sinking, recently sold for $399,000 at an auction.
Titanic Letter Sold for Nearly $400,000: A Glimpse into History
Titanic Letter Sold for Nearly $400,000: A Glimpse into History
A rare letter penned aboard the Titanic by survivor Colonel Archibald Gracie has fetched an impressive $399,000 at auction, shedding light on the ill-fated voyage.
The letter, dated April 10, 1912, reflects Gracie's initial impressions of the Titanic. He mentioned he would wait until the end of his journey to pass full judgment. Despite the disaster that followed, Gracie survived the tragic sinking, spending hours in frigid waters before being rescued.
The auction was conducted by Henry Aldridge and Son in Wiltshire, England. The letter was addressed to a European ambassador, the great-uncle of the seller, and featured a unique letterhead depicting a triangular red flag with a white star, signaling its authenticity as a piece of Titanic history.
Initially written in neat cursive and later postmarked in London, the letter adds a significant narrative to the story of the Titanic, which sank after striking an iceberg on April 14, 1912. The buyer, located in the United States, remains undisclosed. This auction has captured the attention of history enthusiasts and collectors alike, marking yet another chapter in the Titanic's enduring legacy.
The auction was conducted by Henry Aldridge and Son in Wiltshire, England. The letter was addressed to a European ambassador, the great-uncle of the seller, and featured a unique letterhead depicting a triangular red flag with a white star, signaling its authenticity as a piece of Titanic history.
Initially written in neat cursive and later postmarked in London, the letter adds a significant narrative to the story of the Titanic, which sank after striking an iceberg on April 14, 1912. The buyer, located in the United States, remains undisclosed. This auction has captured the attention of history enthusiasts and collectors alike, marking yet another chapter in the Titanic's enduring legacy.
