Titanic Survivor's Life Jacket Sells for Over $900K at Auction, Exceeding Price Expectations

A life jacket worn by a Titanic survivor sold for over $900,000 at auction Saturday, far exceeding price expectations and highlighting the enduring fascination with the doomed ship. The flotation device is one of only 12 known to have survived the disaster. Its sale was seen as a significant achievement, reflecting the ongoing interest in the Titanic's history and tragedy. The jacket has been preserved since the ship sank in 1912.