Titanic Survivor’s Life Jacket Fetches $906,000 at London Auction, Reflecting Enduring Fascination
A life jacket worn by Titanic survivor Laura Mabel Francatelli has been sold for $906,000 at an auction in London. The life jacket, signed by Francatelli and other survivors from lifeboat No. 1, was a highlight of the auction conducted by Henry Aldridge & Son. The item sold for nearly three times its presale estimate, indicating the continued interest in Titanic memorabilia. Francatelli, a first-class passenger, survived the disaster along with her employer, fashion designer Lucy Duff Gordon, and her husband. The lifeboat they were on became controversial for not rescuing more people despite having space. The auction also featured other Titanic items, including a lifeboat seat cushion purchased by U.S. museum owners. 
