A handwritten letter from Colonel Archibald Gracie, a Titanic passenger, has been sold for a remarkable £300,000 at a recent auction in the UK, far exceeding initial estimates. The letter, written on April 10, 1912, captures Gracie's reflections about the ship just days before it met its tragic fate after hitting an iceberg.
Titanic Survivor's Handwritten Letter Fetches £300,000 at Auction
Titanic Survivor's Handwritten Letter Fetches £300,000 at Auction
A poignant letter penned just days before the Titanic's fateful journey has made headlines as it sold for a staggering sum at auction.
The letter, auctioned by Henry Aldridge and Son Ltd in Wiltshire, was bought by an anonymous collector, marking it as the highest-priced Titanic correspondence ever sold. Written from cabin C51, it showcases Gracie's cautious optimism, stating that he would reserve judgment on the ship until after his journey. The letter was sent while the Titanic was docked in Queenstown, Ireland, before commencing its ill-fated voyage to New York.
Colonel Gracie's experience aboard the Titanic is well documented; he penned the memoir "The Truth About The Titanic" following the disaster, recounting his harrowing escape from the sinking vessel. Though he survived, he suffered severe health repercussions, ultimately passing away in December 1912 due to complications from injuries and hypothermia.
As interest in Titanic memorabilia continues to grow, this letter has become an important piece of history and a testament to the tragedy that claimed over 1,500 lives.
Inquiries into the final fate of the letter's anonymous buyer raise questions about its preservation and potential future exhibitions, as historians and enthusiasts alike remain captivated by the enduring legacy of the Titanic.
Colonel Gracie's experience aboard the Titanic is well documented; he penned the memoir "The Truth About The Titanic" following the disaster, recounting his harrowing escape from the sinking vessel. Though he survived, he suffered severe health repercussions, ultimately passing away in December 1912 due to complications from injuries and hypothermia.
As interest in Titanic memorabilia continues to grow, this letter has become an important piece of history and a testament to the tragedy that claimed over 1,500 lives.
Inquiries into the final fate of the letter's anonymous buyer raise questions about its preservation and potential future exhibitions, as historians and enthusiasts alike remain captivated by the enduring legacy of the Titanic.
