Titanic Hero's Gold Watch Fetches Record £1.5 Million at Auction
A gold watch gifted to Captain Arthur Rostron, who led the RMS Carpathia in rescuing over 700 Titanic survivors, has sold for a record £1.56 million ($1.97 million) at auction. The 18-carat Tiffany & Co. pocket watch was presented to Rostron by the widows of three wealthy businessmen who perished in the disaster. This sale marks the second time this year that the record for Titanic memorabilia has been broken, highlighting the enduring interest in the ship's history.