Titanic Survivor Laura Francatelli's Lifejacket Sells for Nearly £670,000 at Auction
A lifejacket worn by Titanic survivor Laura Mabel Francatelli sold at auction in England for approximately £670,000 (around $900,000), more than double its estimated value. The 114-year-old flotation vest, signed by Francatelli and other survivors from Lifeboat No. 1, is believed to be the only survivor's lifejacket ever auctioned. Francatelli, a first-class passenger and secretary to fashion designer Lady Lucy Duff Gordon, survived the 1912 disaster and later pursued a career in fashion.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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economictimes broke this story on 21 Jul, 05:19 am. Other outlets followed.